Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 73: 27 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132983
Common Names
- Mikania Lasiopoda
- Woolly Mikania
- Woolly Climbing Hempweed
Description
Mikania lasiopoda (also called 'Lasiopoda Mikania', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers that grows to a height of about 1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania lasiopoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikania lasiopoda is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania lasiopoda is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.
Where to Find Mikania lasiopoda
Mikania lasiopoda is native to Central America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.
Mikania lasiopoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania lasiopoda?
Mikania lasiopoda
What is the common name of Mikania lasiopoda?
Woolly-Stemmed Mikania
What is the growth habit of Mikania lasiopoda?
It is a perennial climbing vine with tendrils and small, star-shaped flowers
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,