Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iodotricha
ID:
77737

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 28: 483 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077066



Common Names

  • Iodotricha Climbing Hempweed
  • Iodotricha Mikania
  • Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania iodotricha (also called woolly-leaved mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a rosette of hairy leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania iodotricha is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania iodotricha is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania iodotricha is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Mikania iodotricha

Mikania iodotricha is found in the Caribbean region, including Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Mikania iodotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania iodotricha?

Mikania iodotricha

What is the common name of Mikania iodotricha?

Iodine-haired Climbing Hempweed

Where is Mikania iodotricha found?

Mikania iodotricha is found in South America

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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