Grangea maderaspatana
Grangea maderaspatana, commonly known as Madras carpet, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Grangea |
| Species: | G. maderaspatana |
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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
- Lansdown, R.V. & Beentje, H.J. (2017). "Grangea maderaspatana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T164051A121894451. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T164051A121894451.en.
- "Grangea maderaspatana (L.) Poir". The Plant List version 1.1. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- "Madras Carpet". Flowers of India.
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