Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capixaba
ID:
58877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borges & Fraga

Source:
gcc

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Blumea 55(2): 114 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058206



Common Names

  • Mikania capixaba
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania


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Synonyms

  • Mikania dentata G.M.Barroso [unknown]

Description

Mikania capixaba (also called Capixaba Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, open habitats such as along streams and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania capixaba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania capixaba has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania capixaba is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Mikania capixaba

Mikania capixaba is native to Brazil and can be found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Mikania capixaba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania capixaba?

Mikania capixaba

What type of plant is Mikania capixaba?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Mikania capixaba found?

It is found in Brazil.

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-156919: Based on the initial data import
R.A.X. Borges: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borges' in the authors string.
Claudio Nicoletti de Fraga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraga' in the authors string.