Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
makineana
ID:
131338

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Yatabe) Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 5: 214 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130667



Common Names

  • Miricacalia makineana
  • Makino's Miricacalia
  • Makino's False-buttercup


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Synonyms

  • Senecio makineanus Yatabe [unknown]
  • Cacalia makineana Makino [unknown]

Description

Miricacalia makineana (also called Makin's Miricacalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of up to 4 feet. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Miricacalia makineana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Miricacalia makineana are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miricacalia makineana is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Miricacalia makineana is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Miricacalia makineana

Miricacalia makineana is native to Japan and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Miricacalia makineana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miricacalia makineana?

Miricacalia makineana

What is the common name of Miricacalia makineana?

Makin's Miricacalia

What is the natural habitat of Miricacalia makineana?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

Species in the Miricacalia genus

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-9156: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Ryōkichi Yatabe (1851-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yatabe' in the authors string.