Mikania daspitii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
daspitii
ID:
55490
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Candollea 44(1): 32 (1989) (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054819
Common Names
- Daspitii Mikania
- Mikania Daspitii
- Daspitii's Mikania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mikania daspitii (also called Daspit's Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in moist forests, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania daspitii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikania daspitii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mikania daspitii is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Mikania daspitii
Mikania daspitii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Mikania daspitii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania daspitii?
Mikania daspitii
What is the family of Mikania daspitii?
Asteraceae
Where is Mikania daspitii found?
It is found in Mexico.
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-153444: Based on the initial data import
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.
Sidney T. McDaniel (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McDaniel' in the authors string.