Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duidensis
ID:
94862

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. in Gleason

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 485 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094191



Common Names

  • Dui's Mikania
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Boneset


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Description

Mikania duidensis (also called 'Duid's Climbing Hempweed', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a twining stem with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania duidensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania duidensis is white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are green with a white or silver underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania duidensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. The plants can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Mikania duidensis

Mikania duidensis is native to Brazil.

Mikania duidensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania duidensis?

Mikania duidensis

What is the family of Mikania duidensis?

Asteraceae

What is the distribution of Mikania duidensis?

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-50396: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.