Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
36675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
17 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036004



Common Names

  • Mikania lanceolata
  • Lance-leaved Mikania
  • Lanceolate Mikania


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Description

Mikania lanceolata (also called 'Lanceleaf Climbing Hempweed', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed habitats. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania lanceolata is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania lanceolata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Mikania lanceolata

Mikania lanceolata is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be found in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Mikania lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania lanceolata?

Mikania lanceolata

What is the common name of Mikania lanceolata?

Lanceleaf Climbing Hempweed

What is the family of Mikania lanceolata?

Asteraceae

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,