Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nyungwensis
ID:
138248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 35(1-2): 50 (1991) (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137577

Common Names

  • Mikaniopsis Nyungwensis
  • Nyungwensis
  • Mikaniopsis

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Description

Mikaniopsis nyungwensis (also called Nyungwe Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the highland areas of Rwanda and Burundi. It is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikaniopsis nyungwensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikaniopsis nyungwensis is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and a yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikaniopsis nyungwensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Mikaniopsis nyungwensis

Mikaniopsis nyungwensis is native to Africa and can be found in tropical forests.

Mikaniopsis nyungwensis FAQ

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Asteraceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98255: Based on the initial data import
Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.