Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiandrae
ID:
84013

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 189 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083342



Common Names

  • Lasiandra Mikania
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Aster


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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya lasiandra Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania strigosa Gardner [unknown]
  • Mikania lasiandrae lasiandrae [unknown]
  • Willoughbya strigosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania lasiandrae (also called Climbing Hempvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has large, ovate leaves with a velvety texture.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania lasiandrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania lasiandrae has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania lasiandrae is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Mikania lasiandrae

Mikania lasiandrae is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Mikania lasiandrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania lasiandrae?

Mikania lasiandrae

What is the common name of Mikania lasiandrae?

Hairy Climbing Hempweed

What is the habitat of Mikania lasiandrae?

It is found in wet forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.

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