Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
30482

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 61: 17 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029811



Common Names

  • Lanceleaf Mikania
  • Lanceleaf Climbing Hempweed
  • Lanceleaf Climbing Aster


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Description

Mikania lancifolia (also called Lanceleaf Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 meter. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania lancifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania lancifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny spot. The cuttings should be kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Mikania lancifolia

Mikania lancifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, in forests, and in disturbed areas.

Mikania lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania lancifolia?

Mikania lancifolia

What is the common name of Mikania lancifolia?

Lanceleaf Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania lancifolia?

Grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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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