Status:
valid
Authors:
Milne-Redh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
in Exell, Suppl. Cat. Vasc. Pl. S. Tome 28. 1956
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034728
Common Names
- Mikaniopsis paniculata
- Paniculata Mikaniopsis
- Mikaniopsis
Description
Mikania paniculata (also called Panicled Mikania, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mikaniopsis paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikaniopsis paniculata is small and yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a white center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikaniopsis paniculata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Mikaniopsis paniculata
Mikaniopsis paniculata is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Mikaniopsis paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikaniopsis paniculata?
Mikaniopsis paniculata
What is the common name of Mikaniopsis paniculata?
Panicled Mikaniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Mikaniopsis paniculata?
Mountain meadows and alpine regions
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,