Status:
valid
Authors:
G.M.Barroso
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 16: 294 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006188
Common Names
- Mikania campos-portoana
- Campos-Porto's Mikania
- Campos-Porto's Climbing Hempweed
Description
Mikania campos-portoana (also called Campos-Porto's Mikania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania campos-portoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikania campos-portoana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania campos-portoana is a fast-growing, perennial climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Layering is done by bending a stem to the ground and covering it with soil. The stem will then root and can be cut off from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Mikania campos-portoana
Mikania campos-portoana is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Mikania campos-portoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania campos-portoana?
Mikania campos-portoana
What is the natural habitat of Mikania campos-portoana?
Mikania campos-portoana is native to Central and South America.
What are the uses of Mikania campos-portoana?
Mikania campos-portoana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,