Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xii. (1877) 59.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016840
Common Names
- Feay's Palafoxia
- Feay's Cottonweed
- Feay's Pearly Everlasting
Description
Palafoxia feayi (also called Palafoxia feayi, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a basal rosette of pinnate leaves. Its flowers are yellow and clustered in umbels. It prefers sunny, dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Palafoxia feayi is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palafoxia feayi is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palafoxia feayi is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Palafoxia feayi
Palafoxia feayi is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica.
Palafoxia feayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palafoxia feayi?
Palafoxia feayi
What is the common name of Palafoxia feayi?
Feay's Palafoxia
What is the natural habitat of Palafoxia feayi?
Palafoxia feayi is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in the southwestern United States.
Species in the Palafoxia genus
Palafoxia reverchonii,
Palafoxia feayi,
Palafoxia lindenii,
Palafoxia callosa,
Palafoxia linearis,
Palafoxia rosea,
Palafoxia hookeriana,
Palafoxia integrifolia,
Palafoxia texana,
Palafoxia riograndensis,
Palafoxia arida,
Palafoxia sphacelata,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,