Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filgueirasii
ID:
133162

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 488, fig (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132491



Common Names

  • Mikania filgueirasii
  • Fligueirasii Mikania
  • Fligueirasii Hawkweed


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Description

Mikania filgueirasii (also called Filgueirasii Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania filgueirasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania filgueirasii has small, white flowers with yellow centres and small, light brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania filgueirasii is a perennial herb that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Mikania filgueirasii

Mikania filgueirasii is native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be found in the understory of the rainforest, along streams and rivers, and in areas of disturbed vegetation.

Mikania filgueirasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania filgueirasii?

Mikania filgueirasii

What is the common name of Mikania filgueirasii?

Mikania filgueirasii

Where is Mikania filgueirasii found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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-93328: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.