Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paranensis
ID:
134713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dusén

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 9(15): 21. 1910

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134042

Common Names

  • Mikania paranensis
  • Paranensis Mikania
  • Paranensis Mikania Plant

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Description

Mikania paranensis (also called Paranense Mikania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina and is found in moist forests, open fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania paranensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania paranensis has white flowers with a tubular shape, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania paranensis is a tropical perennial climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Mikania paranensis

Mikania paranensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the northern part of the country.

Mikania paranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania paranensis?

Mikania paranensis

What is the common name of Mikania paranensis?

Paranense Mikania

What is the family of Mikania paranensis?

Asteraceae

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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