Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalophylla
ID:
35135

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 31: 276 [-277] (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034464



Common Names

  • Mikania Megalophylla
  • Megalophylla Giant Climbing Hempweed
  • Megalophylla Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania megalophylla (also called giant-leafed climber, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 3 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and is often found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania megalophylla is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania megalophylla has small, yellow flowers clustered in flat-topped inflorescences. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania megalophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in early spring and late summer. Deadheading the flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Mikania megalophylla

Mikania megalophylla is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests.

Mikania megalophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania megalophylla?

Mikania megalophylla

What is the common name of Mikania megalophylla?

Large-leaved Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania megalophylla?

Mikania megalophylla is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-133321: Based on the initial data import
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.