Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angularis
ID:
79995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequin. ii. 87. t. 106.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079324



Common Names

  • Angularis
  • Mikania
  • Wedding Vine


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Synonyms

  • Mikania armigera Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Mikania laxa laxa [unknown]
  • Mikania laxa laxa [unknown]
  • Mikania laxa DC. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya angularis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania angularis (also called Angular Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the family Asteraceae. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and grows in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania angularis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania angularis is a yellow disc floret, the seed is a small achene and the seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania angularis is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Mikania angularis

Mikania angularis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Mikania angularis FAQ

What are the common uses of Mikania angularis?

Mikania angularis is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

What is the growth habit of Mikania angularis?

Mikania angularis is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What is the climate requirement of Mikania angularis?

Mikania angularis prefers a warm climate and can tolerate temperatures up to 35°C.

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-35913: Based on the initial data import
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.