Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sativa
ID:
22381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molina

Source:
gcc

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Sag. Stor. Nat. Chili : 136 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021710



Common Names

  • Tarweed
  • Common Tarweed
  • Coast Tarweed


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Synonyms

  • Madia capitata Nutt. [unknown]
  • Madia mellita J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Madia polycarpaea E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Madia hirsuta Meyen [unknown]
  • Madia capitata capitata [unknown]
  • Madia sativa sativa [unknown]
  • Madia sativa capitata Piper [unknown]
  • Madorella racemosa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Madia viscosa Cav. [unknown]
  • Madia sativa congesta Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Madia sativa sativa [unknown]
  • Madia mellosa Molina [unknown]
  • Madia racemosa Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Madia sativa congesta (Torr. & A.Gray) D.D.Keck in D.A.Johans. [unknown]

Description

Madia sativa (also called Tarweed, Common Madia, and Coast Madia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in coastal prairies, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Madia sativa is used as an edible oil and in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as a cover crop and forage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Madia sativa has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a central disc. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Madia sativa can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and mulched in winter.

Where to Find Madia sativa

Madia sativa is native to western North America and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Madia sativa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madia sativa?

Madia sativa

What is the family of Madia sativa?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Madia sativa?

Grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands

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