Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iserniana
ID:
14487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Madrid, Ci. 4, fasc. 2: 235 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013816



Common Names

  • Mikania Iserniana
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania


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Description

Mikania iserniana (also called Isern's Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a twining stem and white flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in meadows, pastures, and coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania iserniana has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania iserniana has small, white flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania iserniana is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 3 feet in height. It has white flowers and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Mikania iserniana

Mikania iserniana is native to Central America and can be found in tropical forests and rainforests.

Mikania iserniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania iserniana?

Mikania iserniana

Where is Mikania iserniana found?

Mikania iserniana is found in the western United States and Canada.

What is the growth habit of Mikania iserniana?

Mikania iserniana is an upright, branching perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall.

What is the bloom time of Mikania iserniana?

Mikania iserniana blooms from July to September.

What is the flower color of Mikania iserniana?

Mikania iserniana has white flowers.

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-113364: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.