Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 110 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088632
Common Names
- Mikanioides Daisy
- Mikanioides Fleabane
- Mikanioides Daisy Fleabane
Description
Anisochaeta mikanioides (also called False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Anisochaeta mikanioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisochaeta mikanioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisochaeta mikanioides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Anisochaeta mikanioides
Anisochaeta mikanioides is native to South America, found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Anisochaeta mikanioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisochaeta mikanioides?
Anisochaeta mikanioides
What is the common name of Anisochaeta mikanioides?
Mikania
What is the natural habitat of Anisochaeta mikanioides?
Tropical forests
Species in the Anisochaeta genus
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,