Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
51603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Cycl. xxiii. n. 8.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050932



Common Names

  • Broadleaf Mikania
  • Broadleaf Climbing Hempweed
  • Broadleaf Climbing Aster


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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya latifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania latifolia latifolia [unknown]
  • Mikania latifolia latifolia [unknown]
  • Mikania latifolia dominicensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Mikania latifolia dominicensis Domin [unknown]

Description

Mikania latifolia (also called Broadleaf Climbing Hempvine, Climbing Hempvine, and Latifolia Hempvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania latifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania latifolia has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania latifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet, soggy soil. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring.

Where to Find Mikania latifolia

Mikania latifolia can be found in moist, grassy areas in Central and South America.

Mikania latifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Mikania latifolia?

Broadleaf Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania latifolia?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

What is the scientific classification of Mikania latifolia?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Mikania; Species: M. latifolia

What are the medicinal uses of Mikania latifolia?

None known

What is the optimal soil type for Mikania latifolia?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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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