Mikania carnosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carnosa
ID:
65014
Status:
valid
Authors:
Muschl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50(2-3, Beibl. 111): 76 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064343
Common Names
- Mikania carnosa
- Carnose Mikania
- Carnose Climbing Hempweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mikania carnosa (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania carnosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikania carnosa has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mikania carnosa is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Mikania carnosa
Mikania carnosa is native to South America. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along rivers and streams.
Mikania carnosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania carnosa?
Mikania carnosa
What is the natural habitat of Mikania carnosa?
Mikania carnosa is native to South America.
What is the flower color of Mikania carnosa?
The flowers of Mikania carnosa are white.
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
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:160815-2: Based on the initial data import