Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
41988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 421 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041317



Common Names

  • Glomerata Mikania
  • Glomerata's Mikania
  • Glomerata's Climbing Hempweed


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Synonyms

  • Corynanthelium moronoa Kunze [unknown]
  • Willoughbya moronoa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania scansoria DC. [unknown]
  • Mikania hatschbachii G.M.Barroso [unknown]
  • Morrenia odorata Hort. ex Kunze [unknown]
  • Mikania glomerata glomerata [unknown]
  • Cacalia trilobata Vell.Conc. [unknown]
  • Morrenia odorata Hort. ex D.G.Kuntze [deprecated]
  • Cacalia trilobata Vell. [unknown]
  • Mikania glomerata montana Hassl. [unknown]
  • Mikania hederifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya glomerata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania glomerata (also called Clustered Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows in open areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and opposite leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania glomerata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania glomerata is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soils in partial shade. It can tolerate some sun but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Mikania glomerata

Mikania glomerata is native to the tropical regions of the Americas.

Mikania glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania glomerata?

Mikania glomerata

What is the natural habitat of Mikania glomerata?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

What are the characteristics of Mikania glomerata?

It is a climbing vine with white flowers and heart-shaped leaves

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,