Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 878 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062784
Common Names
- Bambuseti Mikaniopsis
- Bambuseti Mikania
- Bambuseti Climbing Hempweed
Synonyms
- Senecio bambuseti R.E.Fr. [unknown]
Description
Mikaniopsis bambuseti (also called Bamboo Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It is found in dry, open woods and meadows, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mikaniopsis bambuseti is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikaniopsis bambuseti has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikaniopsis bambuseti is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Mikaniopsis bambuseti
Mikaniopsis bambuseti is found in the humid subtropical regions of China, Japan, and Korea.
Mikaniopsis bambuseti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikaniopsis bambuseti?
Mikaniopsis bambuseti
What is the common name of Mikaniopsis bambuseti?
Bamboo Mikania
What is the natural habitat of Mikaniopsis bambuseti?
Grassy areas and open woodlands
Species in the Mikaniopsis genus
Mikaniopsis cissampelina,
Mikaniopsis paniculata,
Mikaniopsis camarae,
Mikaniopsis rwandensis,
Mikaniopsis bambuseti,
Mikaniopsis tedliei,
Mikaniopsis kundelungensis,
Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis,
Mikaniopsis kivuensis,
Mikaniopsis troupinii,
Mikaniopsis usambarensis,
Mikaniopsis maitlandii,
Mikaniopsis clematoides,
Mikaniopsis vitalba,
Mikaniopsis nyungwensis,
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,