Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vitalba
ID:
133310

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-93474: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.