Status:
valid
Authors:
(Muschl.) Milne-Redh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
in Exell, Suppl. Cat. Vasc. Pl. S. Tome 30. 1956
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117802
Common Names
- Usambara mikaniopsis
- Usambara mikania
- Mikaniopsis usambarensis
Synonyms
- Senecio usambarensis Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Mikaniopsis usambarensis (also called Usambara Mikania, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant with small white flowers and lobed leaves. It is native to Tanzania and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pogonatum tolucense is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikaniopsis usambarensis has small yellow flowers with four to eight petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy with a tuft of white bristles. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, followed by a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikaniopsis usambarensis is a perennial herb native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Mikaniopsis usambarensis
Pogonatum tolucense is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests.
Mikaniopsis usambarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikaniopsis usambarensis?
Mikaniopsis usambarensis
What is the habitat of Mikaniopsis usambarensis?
Mikaniopsis usambarensis is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
What is the flowering period of Mikaniopsis usambarensis?
Mikaniopsis usambarensis flowers from June to August.
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
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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,