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Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Madia Molina, Sag. Stor. Nat. Chili 136, 354 (1782)
Description
Annual or occasionally perennial herbs. Lvs opposite at least below, often alternate above, simple, usually entire, sometimes denticulate at base. Capitula subsessile or pedunculate, in loose to congested corymbs or racemes. Involucral bracts in 1 row, foliaceous. Receptacle flat or convex, with a single ring of scales between ray and disc florets and these often united, otherwise glabrous or hairy. Outer florets ♀, ligulate, usually yellow. Inner florets ☿ or functionally ♂, tubular. Achenes all similar, usually laterally compressed, narrowed to base, ± 3-angled and sometimes ribbed; pappus usually 0, sometimes a small corona or of scales.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Exotic: Fully Naturalised | 1 |
| Exotic: Casual | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Bibliography
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
Molina, G.I. 1782: Saggio sulla Storia Naturale del Chili del Signor Abate Giovanni Ignazio Molina. Nella Stamperia di S. Tommaso d'Aquino, Bologna.
