Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardiophylla
ID:
46227

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Candollea 5: 171 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045556



Common Names

  • Heartleaf Boneset
  • Mikania cardiophylla
  • Cardioid-leaved Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania cardiophylla (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and typically grows in moist, open habitats. It is a perennial herb, with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania cardiophylla is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mikania cardiophylla are white and daisy-like, with a central disc of white disc florets surrounded by white ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania cardiophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mikania cardiophylla

Mikania cardiophylla can be found in Central and South America.

Mikania cardiophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania cardiophylla?

Mikania cardiophylla

What is the family of Mikania cardiophylla?

Asteraceae

Where is Mikania cardiophylla native to?

Mexico

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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