Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chimborazensis
ID:
30686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron. ex Sodiro

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29(1): 15. 1900 [22 May 1900]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030015



Common Names

  • Chimborazo Mikania
  • Chimborazo Mikania Vine
  • Mikania Chimborazo


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Description

Mikania chimborazensis (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania chimborazensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania chimborazensis is yellow in color, with a single head of small, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania chimborazensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Mikania chimborazensis

Mikania chimborazensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, open woodlands and grasslands.

Mikania chimborazensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania chimborazensis?

Mikania chimborazensis

What is the natural habitat of Mikania chimborazensis?

It is found in moist forests, meadows, and grasslands.

What are the characteristics of Mikania chimborazensis?

It is an erect, perennial herb with white or pink flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

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

Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:232801-1: Based on the initial data import