Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buddleiaefolia
ID:
39830

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 192 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039159



Common Names

  • Mikania buddleiaefolia
  • Buddleja-leaved Mikania
  • Buddleja-leaved Climbing Hempweed


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Synonyms

  • Mikania discolor Baker [unknown]
  • Willoughbya discolor Kuntze [unknown]
  • Willoughbya buddleiaefolia (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania buddleiaefolia (also called Buddleja-Leaf Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to South America. It typically grows in disturbed habitats, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania buddleiaefolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania buddleiaefolia is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania buddleiaefolia is a fast-growing, perennial climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Mikania buddleiaefolia

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

Mikania buddleiaefolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania buddleiaefolia?

Mikania buddleiaefolia

What is the growth habit of Mikania buddleiaefolia?

Mikania buddleiaefolia is a perennial herb with a climbing or twining stem.

What is the native range of Mikania buddleiaefolia?

Mikania buddleiaefolia is native to tropical America.

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,