Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
56812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056141

Common Names

  • Smallflower Climbing Hempweed
  • Mikania Micrantha
  • Climbing Hempweed

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Description

Mikania micrantha (also called small-leaved mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests and savannas. It has white flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania micrantha is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania micrantha is white and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania micrantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is important to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few months.

Where to Find Mikania micrantha

Mikania micrantha is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Mikania micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania micrantha?

Mikania micrantha

What is the common name of Mikania micrantha?

Small-flowered climbing hempweed

Where is Mikania micrantha found?

Mikania micrantha is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161051-2: Based on the initial data import