Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concinna
ID:
16748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 260 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016077



Common Names

  • Mikania concinna
  • Concinnous Mikania
  • Concinnous Mikania


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Description

Mikania concinna (also called Slender Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania concinna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania concinna has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a pair of leaves that are lanceolate and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania concinna is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Mikania concinna

Mikania concinna is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Mikania concinna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania concinna?

Mikania concinna

What is the common name of Mikania concinna?

Climbing Hempweed

What is the natural habitat of Mikania concinna?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-115556: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.