Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
feayi
ID:
17511

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-116294: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.