Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaziovii
ID:
71550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 251 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070879



Common Names

  • Glaziovii Mikania
  • Mikania
  • Mikania Glaziovii


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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya glazioui Kuntze [unknown]
  • Willoughbya glaziovii (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania glaziovii (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is a climbing vine with opposite, ovate to lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania glaziovii is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania glaziovii is white in colour, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, glossy nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania glaziovii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Mikania glaziovii

Mikania glaziovii is native to Brazil and can be found growing in the wild in the Amazon rainforest.

Mikania glaziovii FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Mikania glaziovii?

Mikania glaziovii requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Mikania glaziovii be watered?

Mikania glaziovii should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

What is the best way to propagate Mikania glaziovii?

Mikania glaziovii can be propagated by seed or by cuttings.

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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