Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
23070

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 197 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022399



Common Names

  • Congesta Mikania
  • Giant Climbing Hempweed
  • Giant Climbing Aster


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Synonyms

  • Mikania micrantha congesta B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Mikania variabilis Gardner [unknown]
  • Mikania atriplicifolia Sch.Bip. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Mikania sieberiana DC. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya scandens congesta (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania scandens scandens [unknown]
  • Mikania scandens angustifolia O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya scandens scandens [unknown]
  • Mikania scandens scandens [unknown]
  • Mikania scandens congesta (DC.) Baker [unknown]
  • Mikania micrantha congesta (DC.) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Mikania parkeriana DC. [unknown]

Description

Mikania congesta (also called 'Clustered Climbing Hempweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania congesta is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania congesta has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania congesta is a fast-growing, perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Mikania congesta

Mikania congesta is native to Central and South America.

Mikania congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania congesta?

Mikania congesta

What is the natural habitat of Mikania congesta?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

What are the common uses of Mikania congesta?

Used as a medicinal plant and forage for livestock

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,