Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guaco
ID:
49845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049174



Common Names

  • Guaco Mikania
  • Mikania Guaco
  • Guaco Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania guaco (also called Guaco, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, sunny areas such as open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania guaco is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania guaco is white and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania guaco is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in areas with cool summers and mild winters. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time for the plants to reach maturity. Cuttings are the preferred method of propagation. The cuttings should be taken in early spring or late fall. The cuttings should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Mikania guaco

Mikania guaco is native to Central and South America.

Mikania guaco FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania guaco?

Mikania guaco

What is the common name of Mikania guaco?

Guaco Climbing Hempweed

Where is Mikania guaco found?

Mikania guaco is found in 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,

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