Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
90853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 243 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090182



Common Names

  • Involucrate Climbing Hempweed
  • Mikania Involucrata
  • Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania involucrata (also called Climbing Hempvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It has a climbing stem and opposite, serrated leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania involucrata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania involucrata is a perennial plant that is propagated by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they are established. Once the cuttings are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Mikania involucrata

Mikania involucrata can be found in moist habitats in Central and South America.

Mikania involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania involucrata?

Mikania involucrata

What is the common name of Mikania involucrata?

Climbing Hempweed

What is the natural habitat of Mikania involucrata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-46472: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.