Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bulbisetifera
ID:
127334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 52: 308 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126663



Common Names

  • Mikania bulbisetifera
  • Bulb-bearing Mikania
  • Bulb-bearing Mikania Plant


Searching for Mikania bulbisetifera? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Mikania bulbisetifera (also called Bulbous Mikania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania bulbisetifera is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania bulbisetifera has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

Searching for Mikania bulbisetifera? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania bulbisetifera is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Mikania bulbisetifera

Mikania bulbisetifera is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Bahamas, Cuba, and Jamaica.

Mikania bulbisetifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania bulbisetifera?

Mikania bulbisetifera

What is the common name of Mikania bulbisetifera?

Bulb-bearing mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania bulbisetifera?

Forests and disturbed habitats

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-87684: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.