Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amorimii
ID:
58273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borges & Forzza

Source:
gcc

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Blumea 55(2): 111 (-114; fig. 1) (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057602



Common Names

  • Amorim's Mikania
  • Amorim's Climbing Hempweed
  • Amorim's Climbing Hemp-weed


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Description

Mikania amorimii (also called Amorim's Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania amorimii is a perennial plant native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in flower beds and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania amorimii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania amorimii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Mikania amorimii

Mikania amorimii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Mikania amorimii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania amorimii?

Mikania amorimii

What is the common name of Mikania amorimii?

Amorim's Climbing Hempweed

What is the habitat of Mikania amorimii?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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-156294: Based on the initial data import
R.A.X. Borges: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borges' in the authors string.
Rafaela Campostrini Forzza (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forzza' in the authors string.