Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 9 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000542
Common Names
- Madura Adenostemma
- Madura Aster
- Madura Daisy
Description
Adenostemma madurense (also called Madura Adenostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellow and have a white center. It grows in dry, sunny, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Adenostemma madurense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory problems, skin conditions, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenostemma madurense has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenostemma madurense is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Adenostemma madurense
Adenostemma madurense can be found in India, particularly in the state of Madurai.
Adenostemma madurense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenostemma madurense?
Adenostemma madurense
What is the common name of Adenostemma madurense?
Madurai Adenostemma
What is the habitat of Adenostemma madurense?
It is found in grassland, open woodland, and rocky outcrops
Species in the Adenostemma genus
Adenostemma madurense,
Adenostemma verbesina,
Adenostemma vargasii,
Adenostemma vitiense,
Adenostemma macrophyllum,
Adenostemma involucratum,
Adenostemma flintii,
Adenostemma lavenia,
Adenostemma platyphyllum,
Adenostemma zakii,
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii,
Adenostemma caffrum,
Adenostemma renschii,
Adenostemma mauritianum,
Adenostemma harlingii,
Adenostemma hirsutum,
Adenostemma verbesina,
Adenostemma suffruticosum,
Adenostemma fosbergii,
Adenostemma viscosum,
Adenostemma parviflorum,
Adenostemma hirtiflorum,
Adenostemma brasilianum,
Adenostemma goyazense,
Adenostemma renschiae,
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,