Grangea maderaspatana

Grangea maderaspatana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Grangea
Species:
G. maderaspatana
Binomial name
Grangea maderaspatana
(L.) L. Poir [2]

Grangea maderaspatana, commonly known as Madras carpet, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Description

This plant displays as a branched herb with cylindrical, grayish roots, growing up to 70 cm tall. The solitary flower heads are 6–8 mm (0.24–0.31 in) in diameter, with yellow florets. The achenes are compressed and narrowly winged.[3]

Distribution

This species grows commonly in moist places in warm temperate to tropical areas. It is widely distributed throughout India and Nepal.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Beentje, H.J.; Drius, M.; Gupta, A.K. (2017). "Grangea maderaspatana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T163963A84286515. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T163963A84286515.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Grangea maderaspatana (L.) Poir". The Plant List version 1.1. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Madras Carpet". Flowers of India.


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