| Palafoxia integrifolia | |
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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 | |
Palafoxia integrifolia, commonly known as the coastalplain palafox and coastal plain palafox, is a species of palafox native to the southeastern United States.
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. [3] The stems of P. integrifolia are less woody than other species of palafox, making it prone to drooping. [3]
Palafoxia integrifolia was described in 1842 by Thomas Nuttall. The generic name refers to José de Palafox y Melci, [4] while the species name is derived from the Latin word integrifolius, meaning "having entire leaves". Polypteris integrifolia is a valid synonym. [4]
Palafoxia integrifolia is found in the states of Georgia and Florida, where it grows in sandy uplands. [3]
Like other Palafoxia species, P. integrifolia is attractive to birds and insects, which aid in pollination.
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