Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aschersonii
ID:
7379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28(5): 577 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006708



Common Names

  • Aschersonii Mikania
  • Mikania Aschersonii
  • Aschersonii Mikania


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Description

Mikania aschersonii (also called the Ascherson's Mikania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a solitary flower head. It is found in Central and South America and grows in open grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania aschersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania aschersonii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania aschersonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Mikania aschersonii

Mikania aschersonii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Argentina.

Mikania aschersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania aschersonii?

Mikania aschersonii

What is the common name of Mikania aschersonii?

Ascherson's Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania aschersonii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,