Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
madioides
ID:
91065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 388 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090394



Common Names

  • Madioides Anisocarpus
  • Anisocarpus madioides
  • Madioides Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Madia nuttallii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Madia madioides Greene [unknown]
  • Madia madioidss Piper [unknown]

Description

Anisocarpus madioides (also called Madia, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb with a woody base and a hairy stem. It is native to western North America and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Anisocarpus madioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anisocarpus madioides has yellow-green flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisocarpus madioides is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and place them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Anisocarpus madioides

Anisocarpus madioides can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Anisocarpus madioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisocarpus madioides?

Anisocarpus madioides

What is the common name of Anisocarpus madioides?

Madio anisocarpus

What type of plant is Anisocarpus madioides?

Perennial herb

Species in the Anisocarpus genus

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-46679: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.