Status:
valid
Authors:
W.C.Holmes & D.J.N.Hind
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55(2): 399 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085850
Common Names
- Glandulosissima Mikania
- Mikania Glandulosissima
- Glandular Mikania
Description
Mikania glandulosissima (also called Common Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central and South America and grows in grasslands, meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania glandulosissima is a plant native to South America and is often used for ornamental purposes. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a popular choice for herbal remedies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikania glandulosissima has small, white flowers that are arranged in a tight cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania glandulosissima is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Mikania glandulosissima
Mikania glandulosissima is found in Mexico, in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Mikania glandulosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania glandulosissima?
Mikania glandulosissima
What is the common name of Mikania glandulosissima?
Glandular Climbing Hempweed
Where is Mikania glandulosissima found?
It is found in the tropical regions of Central and 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,