Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dioscoreoides
ID:
38196

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 64: 97 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037525



Common Names

  • Mikania dioscoreoides
  • American Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Hempweed


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Synonyms

  • Mikania cinnamomifolia Lingelsh. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya dioscoreoides Rusby [unknown]

Description

Mikania dioscoreoides (also called Dioscorea Mikania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, tropical forests and is often used as an ornamental shrub.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania dioscoreoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania dioscoreoides is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania dioscoreoides is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by cuttings in late summer. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Mikania dioscoreoides

Mikania dioscoreoides is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Mikania dioscoreoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania dioscoreoides?

Mikania dioscoreoides

What is the growth habit of Mikania dioscoreoides?

Mikania dioscoreoides is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m in height.

What is the native range of Mikania dioscoreoides?

Mikania dioscoreoides is native to 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,

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