Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mikanioides
ID:
962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 57 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000291



Common Names

  • Oligactis mikanioides
  • Mikania-Like Oligactis
  • Mikania-Like Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Liabum mikanioides S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Oligactis mikanioides (also called Sea Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, and is found in coastal areas, dunes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oligactis mikanioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oligactis mikanioides has white flowers with yellow centers and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oligactis mikanioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oligactis mikanioides

Oligactis mikanioides is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas.

Oligactis mikanioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oligactis mikanioides?

Oligactis mikanioides

What is the common name of Oligactis mikanioides?

Mikan's oligactis

What is the natural habitat of Oligactis mikanioides?

It is native to Japan and grows in moist, shady places.

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-100274: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.