Mikania microcephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephala
ID:
35632
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 200 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034961
Common Names
- Mikania microcephala
- Small-headed Climbing Hempweed
- Small-headed Hempweed
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- Mikania divaricata Gardner [unknown]
- Willoughbya microcephala Kuntze [unknown]
- Willoughbya gardneriana Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Mikania microcephala (also called Small-headed Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a climbing vine that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical moist forests and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania microcephala has been used as a natural insect repellent and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikania microcephala has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed heads are small and brown. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mikania microcephala is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mikania microcephala
Mikania microcephala is native to South America and can be found in moist, tropical forests.
Mikania microcephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania microcephala?
Mikania microcephala
What is the natural habitat of Mikania microcephala?
Mikania microcephala is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
What is the flowering period of Mikania microcephala?
Mikania microcephala flowers from May to October.
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-133815: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.