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Palafoxia integrifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Genus:	Palafoxia
Species:	P. integrifolia
Binomial name
Palafoxia integrifolia (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray

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

Description

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

Taxonomy and etymology

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

Distribution and habitat

Palafoxia integrifolia is found in the states of Georgia and Florida, where it grows in sandy uplands.

Ecology

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

References

1. "Plants Profile for Palafoxia integrifolia (Coastal plain palafox)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
2. ^ "Native Florida Wildflowers: Coastalplain Palafox - Palafoxia integrifolia". hawthornhillwildflowers.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
3. ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". wildflower.org. Archived from the original on 2014-05-25. Retrieved 2014-05-25.

External links

• USDA plant profile
• Flora of North America

• Palafoxia
• Endemic flora of the United States
• Flora of Florida
• Flora of Georgia (U.S. state)
• Taxa named by Asa Gray
• Taxa named by John Torrey