Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
23697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 112: 156 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023026



Common Names

  • Chilean Madia
  • Madia chilensis
  • Chilean Tarweed


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Synonyms

  • Madariopsis chilensis Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Madia chilensis (also called Chilean tarweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Chile. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Madia chilensis is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Madia chilensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Madia chilensis is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plants vigorous.

Where to Find Madia chilensis

Madia chilensis is found in Chile and Argentina.

Madia chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madia chilensis?

Madia chilensis

What is the family of Madia chilensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Madia chilensis?

Chilean Tarweed

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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