Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huanucoensis
ID:
120390

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 41: 190 (-191) (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119719



Common Names

  • Mikania huanucoensis
  • Huanuco Mikania
  • Huanuco Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania huanucoensis (also called Huanuco Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a tall, erect stem and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania huanucoensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania huanucoensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania huanucoensis is an evergreen shrub that is best propagated through cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and should be grown in a sunny location. It can be propagated through seeds, but this method is not recommended.

Where to Find Mikania huanucoensis

Mikania huanucoensis is native to Peru. It is found in moist, tropical forests and can be identified by its small, white flowers.

Mikania huanucoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania huanucoensis?

Mikania huanucoensis

What is the common name of Mikania huanucoensis?

Mikania

What is the family of Mikania huanucoensis?

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-81003: 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.