Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
citriodora
ID:
37911

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 47, fig. 1 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037240



Common Names

  • Citriodora Mikania
  • Mikania Citriodora
  • Citriodora


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Description

Mikania citriodora (also called Lemon-scented mikania, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.2 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania citriodora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania citriodora has white flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania citriodora is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed or by division in the spring or fall. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Mikania citriodora

Mikania citriodora is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Mikania citriodora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania citriodora?

Mikania citriodora

What is the family of Mikania citriodora?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Mikania citriodora?

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-136013: Based on the initial data import
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.