Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maderaspatana
ID:
75734

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Poir.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 2: 825 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075063



Common Names

  • Maderas Grangea
  • Maderas Grassland Daisy
  • Maderas Daisy


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Description

Grangea maderaspatana (also called Madras thorn, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and spiny branches. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry, open habitats such as scrub and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Grangea maderaspatana is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grangea maderaspatana has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grangea maderaspatana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Grangea maderaspatana

Grangea maderaspatana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Grangea maderaspatana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grangea maderaspatana?

Grangea maderaspatana

What is the common name of Grangea maderaspatana?

Maderas grass

What type of plant is Grangea maderaspatana?

Herbaceous perennial

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-31768: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.