Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiolaena
ID:
67128

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 188 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066457



Common Names

  • Mikania leiolaena
  • Leiolaena Mikania
  • Leiolaena Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania leiolaena (also called “Guaco”, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and serrate. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and is commonly found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania leiolaena is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties, and is used to treat digestive problems, respiratory disorders, and skin diseases. It is also used to reduce fever and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania leiolaena has small, white flowers with a single seed in each flower head. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania leiolaena is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Mikania leiolaena

Mikania leiolaena can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Mikania leiolaena FAQ

What is the common name of Mikania leiolaena?

Leiolaena Mikania

What is the scientific name of Leiolaena Mikania?

Mikania leiolaena

What is the family of Leiolaena Mikania?

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,

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