Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alvimii
ID:
128721

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 124 (-125), fig (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128050



Common Names

  • Alvim's Mikania
  • Alvim's Climbing Hempweed
  • Alvim's Daisy


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Description

Mikania alvimii (also called Alvim's Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a single stem, with a few branches, and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are ovate, with a white woolly pubescence. It grows in open grasslands and disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania alvimii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania alvimii has white, star-shaped flowers with 5 petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania alvimii is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Mikania alvimii

Mikania alvimii is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

Mikania alvimii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania alvimii?

Mikania alvimii

What is the common name of Mikania alvimii?

Alvim's Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania alvimii?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-89040: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.