Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Milne-Redh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
in Exell, Suppl. Cat. Vasc. Pl. S. Tome 30. 1956
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086926
Common Names
- Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis
- Tanganyika Mikaniopsis
- African Daisy
Synonyms
- Senecio tanganyikensis R.E.Fr. [unknown]
Description
Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis (also called Tanganyika Mikaniopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the tropical regions of East Africa. It has ovate leaves with a glossy green upper surface and a dull underside. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis
Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis is native to Tanzania.
Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis?
Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis
What is the common name of Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis?
Tanganyika Mikaniopsis
What type of plant is Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis?
Herbaceous perennial
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,