Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holwayana
ID:
90541

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 64: 11 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089870



Common Names

  • Holway's Mikania
  • Holway's Climbing Hempweed
  • Holway's Guaco


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Synonyms

  • Mikania standleyi B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Mikania holwayana (also called Holway's Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central America. It grows in wet forests and can reach up to 2 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania holwayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania holwayana is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania holwayana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate in a sunny, well-drained location. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mikania holwayana

Mikania holwayana is native to South America, where it is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Mikania holwayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania holwayana?

Mikania holwayana

What is the family of Mikania holwayana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Mikania holwayana?

Climbing hempweed

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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