Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castroi
ID:
9259

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71: 184 (-185) (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008588



Common Names

  • Mikania Castroi
  • Castro's Hempweed
  • Castro's Guaco


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Description

Mikania castroi (also called Castro's Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a climbing stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania castroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania castroi is white and tubular, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, globose nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania castroi is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It is easily propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, moist environment and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant but needs regular watering during the summer months. It can be grown in a variety of soils but prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.

Where to Find Mikania castroi

Mikania castroi is native to Central and South America.

Mikania castroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania castroi?

Mikania castroi

What is the common name of Mikania castroi?

Mikania castroi

What is the natural habitat of Mikania castroi?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-108314: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.