Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
75218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4: 119 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074547



Common Names

  • Conferta Mikania
  • Clustered Mikania
  • Tangled Mikania


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Description

Mikania conferta (also called Clustered climbing hempvine, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Americas. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas such as forests and stream banks. It has small, white flower heads and heart-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania conferta is a small, white, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania conferta is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix.

Where to Find Mikania conferta

Mikania conferta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Mikania conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania conferta?

Mikania conferta

What is the common name of Mikania conferta?

Conferta Climbing Hempweed

What type of plant is Mikania conferta?

Perennial herb

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-31268: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.