Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiacuminata
ID:
59349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) Rusby ex B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
103 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058678



Common Names

  • Longiacuminata Mikania
  • Mikania longiacuminata
  • Mikania


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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya longiacuminata Rusby [unknown]

Description

Mikania longiacuminata (also called Long-awned Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has a climbing habit, with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forest edges and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania longiacuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as it is a fast-growing plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania longiacuminata has white flowers, each with a single seed. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania longiacuminata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Mikania longiacuminata

Mikania longiacuminata can be found in Central and South America.

Mikania longiacuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania longiacuminata?

Mikania longiacuminata

What is the common name of Mikania longiacuminata?

Long-awned mikania

What is the family of Mikania longiacuminata?

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,

References

Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.