Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mikanioides
ID:
124580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 14: 541 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123909



Common Names

  • Oblivia Mikanioides
  • Mikanioides
  • Oblivia


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Synonyms

  • Otopappus australis S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Otopappus ferrugineus V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Salmea mikanioides Britton [unknown]
  • Zexmenia columbiana S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Zexmenia mikanioides australis (S.F.Blake) Hartman & Stuessy [deprecated]
  • Zexmenia mikanioides S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Zexmenia mikanioides australis (S.F.Blake) R.L.Hartm. & Stuessy [unknown]
  • Zexmenia mikanioides mikanioides [unknown]

Description

Oblivia mikanioides (also called Oblivia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial flowering plant in the daisy family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows to a height of 30-90 cm and has small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oblivia mikanioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Oblivia mikanioides flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oblivia mikanioides is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It does not require any special care and will thrive in most environments.

Where to Find Oblivia mikanioides

Oblivia mikanioides is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Oblivia mikanioides FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Oblivia mikanioides?

Oblivia mikanioides prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

How often should I water Oblivia mikanioides?

Oblivia mikanioides should be watered regularly, but not too frequently. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

How do I propagate Oblivia mikanioides?

Oblivia mikanioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow seeds in spring or take cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Species in the Oblivia 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-85032: Based on the initial data import
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.