Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chenopodiifolia
ID:
22248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1745 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021577



Common Names

  • Chenopodium Mikania
  • Mikania Leafy Weed
  • Climbing Hempweed


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Synonyms

  • Mikania thunbergioides DC. [unknown]
  • Mikania capensis DC. [unknown]
  • Mikania floribunda DC. [unknown]
  • Mikania tropaeolifolia O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Mikania dioscoreaefolia dioscoreaefolia [unknown]
  • Eupatorium scandens Thunb. [unknown]
  • Mikania dioscoreifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Mikania oxyota DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium chenopodifolium Poir. [unknown]
  • Mikania dioscoreaefolia bojeri DC. [unknown]
  • Mikania dioscoreaefolia crenata DC. [unknown]

Description

Mikania chenopodiifolia (also called Chenopodium-Leaf Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania chenopodiifolia is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shelter and food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania chenopodiifolia is a small, white, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small, with a single, basal leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania chenopodiifolia is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Mikania chenopodiifolia

Mikania chenopodiifolia is native to South America and can be found in the northern and western parts of the continent.

Mikania chenopodiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania chenopodiifolia?

Mikania chenopodiifolia

What type of plant is Mikania chenopodiifolia?

Mikania chenopodiifolia is a species of vine in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Mikania chenopodiifolia found?

Mikania chenopodiifolia is native to South America.

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