Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aristei
ID:
6490

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 64: 6 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005819



Common Names

  • Mikania aristei
  • Ariste's Climbing Hempweed
  • Ariste Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania aristei (also called Ariste's Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to the mountains of Central and South America. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, mountainous areas and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania aristei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania aristei has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania aristei is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mikania aristei

Mikania aristei is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Mikania aristei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania aristei?

Mikania aristei

What is the natural habitat of Mikania aristei?

Mikania aristei is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

What is the flowering period of Mikania aristei?

Mikania aristei flowers from June to October.

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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