Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riograndensis
ID:
136539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cory

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 48: 84 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135868

Common Names

  • Palafoxia riograndensis
  • Rio Grande Palafoxia
  • Rio Grande Palafoxia

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Description

Palafoxia riograndensis (also called 'Rio Grande palafox', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a low, spreading growth habit, with silvery-green foliage and small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Palafoxia riograndensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palafoxia riograndensis is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palafoxia riograndensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Palafoxia riograndensis

Palafoxia riograndensis is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Palafoxia riograndensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palafoxia riograndensis?

Palafoxia riograndensis

What is the common name of Palafoxia riograndensis?

Rio Grande Palafoxia

What type of plant is Palafoxia riograndensis?

Perennial herb

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,

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