Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 35(1-2): 49 (1991) (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090251
Common Names
- Mikaniopsis Kivuensis
- Kivu Mikaniopsis
- Kivu Daisy
Description
Mikaniopsis kivuensis (also called Kivu mikaniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has large, lobed leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Mikaniopsis kivuensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mikaniopsis kivuensis are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikaniopsis kivuensis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.
Where to Find Mikaniopsis kivuensis
Mikaniopsis kivuensis is found in the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mikaniopsis kivuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikaniopsis kivuensis?
Mikaniopsis kivuensis
What is the common name of Mikaniopsis kivuensis?
Kivu Mikaniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Mikaniopsis kivuensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,