Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostipulata
ID:
70627

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 276(-278), fig (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069956



Common Names

  • Mikania Macrostipulata
  • Mikania Daisy
  • Mikania Daisy Bush


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Description

Mikania macrostipulata (also called macrostipulate mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils. It is found in open, sunny areas such as roadsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania macrostipulata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania macrostipulata has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania macrostipulata is a fast-growing, perennial climber that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by stem cuttings or by dividing the rootstock. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded area until they are well established. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly.

Where to Find Mikania macrostipulata

Mikania macrostipulata can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Mikania macrostipulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania macrostipulata?

Mikania macrostipulata

What is the common name of Mikania macrostipulata?

Mikania

Where can Mikania macrostipulata be found?

It can be found in Central and South America

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

Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.
Sidney T. McDaniel (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McDaniel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280917-2: Based on the initial data import