Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 35(1-2): 51 (1991) (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114882
Common Names
- Mikaniopsis Troupinii
- Troupinii Mikaniopsis
- Mikaniopsis
Description
Mikania troupinii (also called Troupin's Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Mikaniopsis troupinii has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders and as a diuretic. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikaniopsis troupinii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikaniopsis troupinii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.
Where to Find Mikaniopsis troupinii
Mikaniopsis troupinii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Mikaniopsis troupinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikaniopsis troupinii?
Mikaniopsis troupinii
What is the family of Mikaniopsis troupinii?
Asteraceae
Where is Mikaniopsis troupinii found?
Mexico
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,