Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inordinata
ID:
8292

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 129, fig (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007621



Common Names

  • Mikania inordinata
  • Inordinate Climbing Hempweed
  • Inordinate Mikania


Searching for Mikania inordinata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Mikania inordinata (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and South America. It has long, slender stems that can reach up to 3 meters in length and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania inordinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania inordinata has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

Searching for Mikania inordinata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania inordinata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mikania inordinata

Mikania inordinata is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Mikania inordinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania inordinata?

Mikania inordinata

What is the natural habitat of Mikania inordinata?

It is native to Central and South America.

What are the characteristics of Mikania inordinata?

It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height, with white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

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

Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:160971-2: Based on the initial data import