Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
75688

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm. ex Rees) D.D.Keck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Madroño 5: 169. 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075017

Common Names

  • Graceful Madia
  • Slender Madia
  • Graceful Tarweed

Searching for Madia gracilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Madia gracilis (also called Slender Tarweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Madia gracilis is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and for dried flower arrangements. The plant is drought tolerant and is a good choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Madia gracilis has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Madia gracilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Madia gracilis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Madia gracilis

Madia gracilis is native to the western United States and can be found in open woodlands and prairies.

Madia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madia gracilis?

Madia gracilis

What is the common name of Madia gracilis?

Coast tarweed

What type of plant is Madia gracilis?

Herbaceous annual

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-31722: Based on the initial data import
David D. Keck (1903-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Keck' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Abraham Rees (1743-1825): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rees' in the authors string.