Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligustrifolia
ID:
136071

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 191 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135400



Common Names

  • Ligustrifolia Mikania
  • Mikania Ligustrifolia
  • Ligustrifolia


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Description

Mikania ligustrifolia (also called 'Ligustrifolia', 'Mikania', among many other common names) is an evergreen vine with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in moist forests and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania ligustrifolia is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania ligustrifolia is white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania ligustrifolia is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Mikania ligustrifolia

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

Mikania ligustrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania ligustrifolia?

Mikania ligustrifolia

What is the common name of Mikania ligustrifolia?

Ligustrifolia Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania ligustrifolia?

Grassy areas and 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,

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