Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erioclada
ID:
2145

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 192 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001474



Common Names

  • Mikania erioclada
  • Erioclada Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania erioclada (also called White Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a hairy stem and grows to a height of 0.2-0.3 m. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania erioclada is a climbing vine that is often used as a decorative plant in gardens. It is also known for its ability to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania erioclada is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania erioclada is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before they will germinate.

Where to Find Mikania erioclada

Mikania erioclada can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Mikania erioclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania erioclada?

Mikania erioclada

What is the common name of Mikania erioclada?

Erioclada Climbing Hempweed

What is the natural habitat of Mikania erioclada?

Mikania erioclada is found in tropical and subtropical forests in 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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