Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
casarettoi
ID:
115211

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Candollea 5: 172 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114540



Common Names

  • Mikania
  • Casarettoi Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania casarettoi (also called Casaretto's Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, open areas. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania casarettoi is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania casarettoi is a small, yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center and petals in shades of white and pink. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania casarettoi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Mikania casarettoi

Mikania casarettoi can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Mikania casarettoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania casarettoi?

Mikania casarettoi

What is the common name of Mikania casarettoi?

Casaretto's mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania casarettoi?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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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