Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jeffreyi
ID:
97586

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.N.Hind

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48(2): 271, fig. 10 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096915



Common Names

  • Mikania Jeffreyi
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Wedding Vine


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Description

Mikania jeffreyi (also called Jeffrey's Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania jeffreyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania jeffreyi is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania jeffreyi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Mikania jeffreyi

Mikania jeffreyi can be found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Mikania jeffreyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania jeffreyi?

Mikania jeffreyi

What type of plant is Mikania jeffreyi?

Mikania jeffreyi is a type of perennial herb.

Where can Mikania jeffreyi be found?

Mikania jeffreyi can be 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-5308: Based on the initial data import
David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.