Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexagonocaulis
ID:
87790

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 471 (-472) (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087119



Common Names

  • Mikania Hexagonocaulis
  • Hexagonocaulis Mikania
  • Hexagonocaulis


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Description

Mikania hexagonocaulis (also called Hexagonal-stemmed Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in disturbed areas, open woods, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania hexagonocaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania hexagonocaulis has small, white flowers with five petals and a center of yellow disc florets. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are deeply divided and have a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania hexagonocaulis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Mikania hexagonocaulis

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

Mikania hexagonocaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania hexagonocaulis?

Mikania hexagonocaulis

What is the common name of Mikania hexagonocaulis?

Hexagonocaulis Mikania

What is the family of Mikania hexagonocaulis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-43493: Based on the initial data import
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.
Sidney T. McDaniel (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McDaniel' in the authors string.