Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
121437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1(3): 464 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120766



Common Names

  • Fragile Climbing Hempweed
  • Mikania
  • Mikania Fragilis


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Synonyms

  • Mikania fragilis fragilis [unknown]
  • Mikania fragilis leptodon Urb. [unknown]

Description

Mikania fragilis (also called Fragile Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas, usually in areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania fragilis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania fragilis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania fragilis is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and occasional fertilizing. Deadheading is recommended to promote new growth.

Where to Find Mikania fragilis

Mikania fragilis is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Mikania fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania fragilis?

Mikania fragilis

What is the common name of Mikania fragilis?

Fragile Climbing Hempweed

What is the natural habitat of Mikania fragilis?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woods

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-82008: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.