Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
23128

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 61: 15 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022457



Common Names

  • Mikania gracilipes
  • Mikania
  • Gracilipes


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Description

Mikania gracilipes (also called Slender-stalked Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to South America and is found in wet, boggy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania gracilipes is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as its leaves are attractive and fragrant. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania gracilipes is white, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania gracilipes is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mikania gracilipes

Mikania gracilipes is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Mikania gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania gracilipes?

Mikania gracilipes

What is the common name of Mikania gracilipes?

Climbing Hempweed

What is the family of Mikania gracilipes?

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,

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