Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
daspitti
ID:
25823

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Candollea 44(1): 32 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025152



Common Names

  • Mikania daspitti
  • Mikania
  • Daspitti


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Description

Mikania daspitti (also called 'Daspit's Mikania', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America and is found in moist forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas. It has white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania daspitti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, urinary tract infections, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania daspitti is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania daspitti is a perennial herb which can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Mikania daspitti

Mikania daspitti is native to South America. It is found in moist forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Mikania daspitti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania daspitti?

Mikania daspitti

What is the common name of Mikania daspitti?

Daspitt's Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania daspitti?

It is native to South America and is found in moist, tropical forests.

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-124296: 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.