Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
44049

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 77: 53 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043378



Common Names

  • Mikania killipii
  • Killip's Climbing Hempweed
  • Killip's Mikania


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Description

Mikania killipii (also called Killip's climber, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania killipii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania killipii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a long, thin petal. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania killipii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Mikania killipii

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

Mikania killipii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania killipii?

Mikania killipii

What is the common name of Mikania killipii?

Killip's Climbing Hempweed

What is the natural habitat of Mikania killipii?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and roadsides

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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