Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kubitzkii
ID:
37963

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 48: 224 (-225), fig (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037292



Common Names

  • Kubitzki's Mikania
  • Mikania Kubitzkii
  • Kubitzki's Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania kubitzkii (also called Mikania kubitzkii, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania kubitzkii is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania kubitzkii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania kubitzkii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or stem cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown near the coast.

Where to Find Mikania kubitzkii

Mikania kubitzkii can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Mikania kubitzkii FAQ

What are the common names of Mikania kubitzkii?

Mikania kubitzkii is commonly known as the Climbing Hempweed.

What is the natural habitat of Mikania kubitzkii?

Mikania kubitzkii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

What is the growth habit of Mikania kubitzkii?

Mikania kubitzkii is a climbing or trailing perennial herb.

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-136066: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.