Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confertissima
ID:
5445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 242 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004774



Common Names

  • Mikania confertissima
  • Clustered Climbing Hempweed
  • Clustered Mikania


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Description

Mikania confertissima (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine with white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, open areas such as forests, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania confertissima is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania confertissima has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania confertissima is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Mikania confertissima

Mikania confertissima is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests, wet meadows, and along streams.

Mikania confertissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania confertissima?

Mikania confertissima

What is the common name of Mikania confertissima?

Confertissima climbing hempweed

What is the natural habitat of Mikania confertissima?

Mikania confertissima is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

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-104591: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.