Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andrei
ID:
14340

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 61: 12 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013669



Common Names

  • Mikania
  • Andrei Mikania
  • Mikania Andrei


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Description

Mikania andrei (also called 'Andre's Mikania', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in rocky and grassy areas, often in sunny and dry places.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania andrei is a drought-tolerant shrub that is often used as a hedge or border plant. It has small, white flowers and is often used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden. It is also used to provide shelter and food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania andrei has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a hairy surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania andrei is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two nodes and place in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Mikania andrei

Mikania andrei is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It can be found in rocky areas and on the edges of fynbos.

Mikania andrei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Mikania andrei?

Mikania andrei is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

What is the flower color of Mikania andrei?

The flowers of Mikania andrei are usually white or yellow.

What is the blooming season of Mikania andrei?

Mikania andrei typically blooms from late spring to early summer.

Species in the Mikania genus

Mikania paranahybensis, Mikania mosenii, Mikania obovata, Mikania hitchcockii, Mikania saltensis, Mikania erioclada, Mikania infesta, Mikania archeri, Mikania dictyota, Mikania vauthieriana, Mikania paniculata, Mikania chaetoloba, Mikania stipulifera, Mikania confertissima, Mikania steinbachii, Mikania aristei, Mikania warmingii, Mikania acutissima, Mikania ramosissima, Mikania anethifolia, Mikania campos-portoana, Mikania aschersonii, Mikania longipes, Mikania araguensis, Mikania inordinata, Mikania arrojadoi, Mikania hoehnei, Mikania pohliana, Mikania castroi, Mikania nodulosa, Mikania elliptica, Mikania zamorae, Mikania scandens, Mikania paucifolia, Mikania parodii, Mikania areolata, Mikania lloensis, Mikania hoffmanniana, Mikania ochroleuca, Mikania decora, Mikania pseudomicrocephala, Mikania szyszylowiczii, Mikania cristata, Mikania camporum, Mikania porosa, Mikania desmocephala, Mikania venosa, Mikania lawrancei, Mikania pittieri, Mikania stereolepis,

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,

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