Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
58849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Reise Bras. 401, nomen; et ex Baker, in M

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058178



Common Names

  • Mikania glauca
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania


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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya glauca Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania glauca (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, open habitats such as along streams and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania glauca has small white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania glauca is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate by division in spring or autumn. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be pruned back in late winter to promote new growth.

Where to Find Mikania glauca

Mikania glauca is native to South America and can be found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Mikania glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania glauca?

Mikania glauca

What is the common name of Mikania glauca?

Climbing Hempweed

What is the family of Mikania glauca?

Asteraceae

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,