Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cochabambana
ID:
118993

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 90: 33 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118322



Common Names

  • Mikania cochabambana
  • Cochabamba Mikania
  • Cochabamba Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania cochabambana (also called Cochabamba Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Bolivia. It has small white flowers and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania cochabambana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania cochabambana is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania cochabambana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a sandy loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sunny location in the spring or fall. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Mikania cochabambana

Mikania cochabambana can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Mikania cochabambana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania cochabambana?

Mikania cochabambana

What is the common name of Mikania cochabambana?

Cochabamba Mikania

What is the habitat of Mikania cochabambana?

It is found in open areas in Bolivia

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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