Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lundiana
ID:
30925

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 270 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030254



Common Names

  • Mikania
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Lundiana


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Synonyms

  • Mikania deflexa Gardner [unknown]
  • Mikania catharinensis Hieron. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya lundiana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania lundiana (also called Lund's Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania lundiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania lundiana is a small, white, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania lundiana is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Mikania lundiana

Mikania lundiana is native to South America and can be found in humid, tropical forests.

Mikania lundiana FAQ

What are the common uses of Mikania lundiana?

Mikania lundiana is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for its timber.

What is the natural habitat of Mikania lundiana?

Mikania lundiana is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

What is the scientific classification of Mikania lundiana?

Mikania lundiana belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Mikania.

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,