Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rwandensis
ID:
42502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 35(1-2): 45 (1991) (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041831

Common Names

  • Mikaniopsis Rwandensis
  • Rwanda Mikaniopsis
  • Rwandan Mikaniopsis

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Description

Mikaniopsis rwandensis (also called Rwandan mikaniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It is found in moist, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands. Its leaves are small and lance-shaped, and its yellow-green flowers form in clusters at the ends of its branches.

Uses & Benefits

Mikaniopsis rwandensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, malaria, and other diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikaniopsis rwandensis is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikaniopsis rwandensis is a small, evergreen shrub, growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is best propagated from seed. Sow the seed in spring in a seed tray filled with moist, well-drained seed compost. Cover the seed with a thin layer of compost and place the tray in a warm, bright position but out of direct sunlight. Keep the compost moist and in a few weeks the seed should have germinated. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, pot them on into individual pots and grow on in a cool, light position.

Where to Find Mikaniopsis rwandensis

Mikaniopsis rwandensis is native to Africa and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soils.

Mikaniopsis rwandensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikaniopsis rwandensis?

Mikaniopsis rwandensis

What is the common name of Mikaniopsis rwandensis?

Rwandan Mikaniopsis

Where is Mikaniopsis rwandensis native to?

Rwanda

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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