Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 61: 18 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131394
Common Names
- Mikania Mathewsii
- Mathews' Climbing Hempweed
- Climbing Hempweed
Description
Mikania mathewsii (also called Mathews' Mikania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white daisy-like flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is a popular garden plant and is often used as a ground cover.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania mathewsii is used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikania mathewsii is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania mathewsii is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When planting from seed, sow in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, and place in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sheltered spot.
Where to Find Mikania mathewsii
Mikania mathewsii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Mikania mathewsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania mathewsii?
Mikania mathewsii
What is the common name of Mikania mathewsii?
None
What is the family of Mikania mathewsii?
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,