Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guilleminii
ID:
43106

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 96: 26 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042435



Common Names

  • Mikania guilleminii
  • Guilleminii Mikania
  • Mikania


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Description

Mikania guilleminii (also called Guaco, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine with opposite, ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania guilleminii has many non-medical uses. It is often used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover, to prevent soil erosion, and to attract beneficial insects. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent, as it contains compounds that repel certain pests.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania guilleminii is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania guilleminii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but does best in cooler climates. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Mikania guilleminii

Mikania guilleminii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Mikania guilleminii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania guilleminii?

Mikania guilleminii

What is the common name of Mikania guilleminii?

Guilleminii

What type of plant is Mikania guilleminii?

A flowering plant

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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