Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Milne-Redh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
in Exell, Suppl. Cat. Vasc. Pl. S. Tome 30. 1956
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132639
Common Names
- Mikaniopsis vitalba
- Vitalba's Mikania
- Climbing Hempweed
Synonyms
- Senecio vitalba S.Moore [unknown]
Description
Mikaniopsis vitalba (also called White-flowered Mikaniopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mikaniopsis vitalba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikaniopsis vitalba is a small yellow flower with a slender stem. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikaniopsis vitalba is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Mikaniopsis vitalba
Mikaniopsis vitalba can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Mikaniopsis vitalba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikaniopsis vitalba?
Mikaniopsis vitalba
What is the common name of Mikaniopsis vitalba?
Vitalba Mikaniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Mikaniopsis vitalba?
Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops
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,