Palafoxia integrifolia

Palafoxia integrifolia
P. integrifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Genus: Palafoxia
Species: P. integrifolia
Binomial name
Palafoxia integrifolia
(Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray[1]

Palafoxia integrifolia, commonly known as the coastalplain palafox and coastal plain palafox, is a species of palafox native to the southeastern United States.

Description

A flower is visited by a large, brown and black beetle
Palafoxia integrifolia is pollinated by insects such as the delta flower scarab.

Palafoxia integrifolia is a herbaceous annual plant with pinkish-white disc flowers arranged in inflorescences. It has glossy, alternating leaves which are elogate on the lower portion of the stems and more linear at the top.[2] The stems of P. integrifolia are less woody than other species of palafox, making it prone to drooping.[2]

Taxonomy and etymology

P. integrifolia was described in 1842 by Thomas Nuttall. The generic name refers to José de Palafox y Melci,[3] while the species name is derived from the Latin word integrifolius, meaning "having entire leaves". Polypteris integrifolia is a valid synonym.[3]

Distribution and habitat

P. integrifolia is found in the states of Georgia and Florida, where it grows in sandy uplands.[2]

Ecology

Like other Palafoxia species, P. integrifolia is attractive to birds and insects, which aid in pollination.

References

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