Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hensoldiana
ID:
122160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sánchez Vega & M.O.Dillon

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 7(1-2): 7 (-12; fig. 1) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121489

Common Names

  • Hensold's Mikania
  • Hensold Mikania
  • Mikania Hensoldiana

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Description

Mikania hensoldiana (also called 'Climbing Hempweed' and 'Climbing Hempweed Bush', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow daisy-like flowers and feathery, grey-green foliage. It is native to South America and is found growing in dry, rocky areas and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania hensoldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania hensoldiana is a small, white flower head. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania hensoldiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Mikania hensoldiana

Mikania hensoldiana is native to Central and South America and can be found in wet, tropical areas such as rainforests and swamps.

Mikania hensoldiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania hensoldiana?

Mikania hensoldiana

What is the common name of Mikania hensoldiana?

Hensold's mikania

What is the growth habit of Mikania hensoldiana?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-82706: Based on the initial data import
Michael Dillon (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.O.Dillon' in the authors string.
Isidoro Sánchez Vega (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez Vega' in the authors string.