Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monagasensis
ID:
95643

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 10: 300 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094972



Common Names

  • Mikania monagasensis
  • Monagas Mikania
  • Monagas Climbing Hempweed


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Synonyms

  • Mikania banisteriae monagasensis (V.M.Badillo) Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Mikania monagasensis (also called Monagas Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems are covered in white hairs. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia, and grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania monagasensis is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive yellow flowers and is also used as a ground cover and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania monagasensis has white flowers with a single row of petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania monagasensis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Mikania monagasensis

Mikania monagasensis is native to the tropical forests of Venezuela.

Mikania monagasensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania monagasensis?

Mikania monagasensis

What are the common uses of Mikania monagasensis?

Mikania monagasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

What is the growth rate of Mikania monagasensis?

Mikania monagasensis has a slow to moderate growth rate.

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-51166: Based on the initial data import
Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.