Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
banisteriae
ID:
119176

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 193 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118505

Common Names

  • Mikania Banisteriae
  • Banister's Mikania
  • Banister's Climbing Hempweed

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Description

Mikania banisteriae (also called 'Banister's Climbing Hempweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas. It has a twining stem and ovate to lance-shaped leaves. The flower heads are white and have both disc and ray florets.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania banisteriae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania banisteriae is a yellow-brown disc floret with a white ligule. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a short beak. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania banisteriae is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mikania banisteriae

Mikania banisteriae is native to Central and South America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Mikania banisteriae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania banisteriae?

Mikania banisteriae

What is the growth habit of Mikania banisteriae?

Mikania banisteriae is an herbaceous perennial with a trailing growth habit.

Where is Mikania banisteriae found?

Mikania banisteriae is found in Central and South America.

Species in the Mikania genus

Mikania paranahybensis, Mikania mosenii, Mikania obovata, Mikania hitchcockii, Mikania saltensis, Mikania erioclada, Mikania infesta, Mikania archeri, Mikania dictyota, Mikania vauthieriana, Mikania paniculata, Mikania chaetoloba, Mikania stipulifera, Mikania confertissima, Mikania steinbachii, Mikania aristei, Mikania warmingii, Mikania acutissima, Mikania ramosissima, Mikania anethifolia, Mikania campos-portoana, Mikania aschersonii, Mikania longipes, Mikania araguensis, Mikania inordinata, Mikania arrojadoi, Mikania hoehnei, Mikania pohliana, Mikania castroi, Mikania nodulosa, Mikania elliptica, Mikania zamorae, Mikania scandens, Mikania paucifolia, Mikania parodii, Mikania areolata, Mikania lloensis, Mikania hoffmanniana, Mikania ochroleuca, Mikania decora, Mikania pseudomicrocephala, Mikania szyszylowiczii, Mikania cristata, Mikania camporum, Mikania porosa, Mikania desmocephala, Mikania venosa, Mikania lawrancei, Mikania pittieri, Mikania stereolepis,

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,

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