Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
areolata
ID:
10012

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 467 (-468) (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009341



Common Names

  • Mikania areolata
  • Areolata Mikania
  • Mikania


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Description

Mikania areolata (also called Netted Mikania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania areolata has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania areolata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania areolata is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Mikania areolata

Mikania areolata is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Mikania areolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania areolata?

Mikania areolata

What type of plant is Mikania areolata?

Mikania areolata is a herbaceous perennial

Where is Mikania areolata found?

Mikania areolata is found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar

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-109050: Based on the initial data import
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.
Sidney T. McDaniel (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McDaniel' in the authors string.