Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispiflora
ID:
76229

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
gcc

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Med. Habana 6: 179. 1869 [15 Dec 1869]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075558



Common Names

  • Crispiflora Mikania
  • Crispiflora Climbing Hempweed
  • Mikania Crispiflora


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Description

Mikania crispiflora (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a climbing habit and its stems are covered with small hairs. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania crispiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania crispiflora is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is an achene, which is a dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania crispiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Mikania crispiflora

Mikania crispiflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mikania crispiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania crispiflora?

Mikania crispiflora

What is the common name of Mikania crispiflora?

Crisp-Flowered Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania crispiflora?

Dry grasslands and rocky areas

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-32239: Based on the initial data import
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.