Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
4130

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don ex Lindl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Lindl. in Edwards’s Bot. Reg. 1831.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003459



Common Names

  • Madia elegans
  • Elegant Madia
  • Elegant Tarweed


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Synonyms

  • Madaria densifolia Greene [unknown]
  • Madia elegans densifolia D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Madaria elegans elegans [unknown]
  • Madia densifolia Greene [unknown]
  • Madia elegans elegans [unknown]
  • Madia corymbosa Greene [unknown]
  • Madia elegans wheeleri (A.Gray) D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Madaria corymbosa corymbosa [unknown]
  • Madaria elegans DC. [unknown]
  • Pyropsis elegans hort. ex Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Avé-Lall. [unknown]
  • Madaria corymbosa DC. [unknown]
  • Madia elegans vernalis D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Madia elegans densifolia (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Madia elegans elegans [unknown]
  • Hemizonia wheeleri A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Madia elegans (also called Elegant Madia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Madia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Madia elegans var. densiflora (Greene) D.D.Keck

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Madia elegans has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Madia elegans is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep them in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Madia elegans

Madia elegans is native to western North America and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Madia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madia elegans?

Madia elegans

What is the common name of Madia elegans?

Elegant Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Madia elegans?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:231606-1: Based on the initial data import