Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyphylla
ID:
81589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36(5): 472 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080918



Common Names

  • Mikania brachyphylla
  • Short-leaved Mikania
  • Brachyphylla Mikania


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Synonyms

  • Mikania subrhombea Sodiro [unknown]

Description

Mikania brachyphylla (also called Short-leaved Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Colombia. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter tall and is covered in small white hairs. It is found in open areas, such as fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania brachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant and for ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania brachyphylla is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania brachyphylla is a fast-growing, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Mikania brachyphylla

Mikania brachyphylla is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Mikania brachyphylla FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Mikania brachyphylla?

Mikania brachyphylla prefers a soil pH of 6.5-7.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Mikania brachyphylla?

Mikania brachyphylla prefers temperatures between 65-75°F.

How much sunlight does Mikania brachyphylla need?

Mikania brachyphylla prefers full sun to partial shade.

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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