Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huitzensis
ID:
59875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 260 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059204



Common Names

  • Huitz Mikania
  • Mikania huitzensis
  • Huitz Mikania


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Description

Mikania huitzensis (also called 'Huitzilac Climbing Hempweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and oval leaves with a grayish-green color. It grows in moist woods, meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania huitzensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania huitzensis has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania huitzensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mikania huitzensis

Mikania huitzensis is found in the tropical regions of Mexico.

Mikania huitzensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania huitzensis?

Mikania huitzensis

What is the common name of Mikania huitzensis?

Huitzilac Climbing Hempweed

What type of plant is Mikania huitzensis?

Perennial herbaceous 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,

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:160966-2: Based on the initial data import