Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
40370

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 73: 29 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039699



Common Names

  • Mikania montana
  • Mountain Mikania
  • Mountain Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania montana (also called Mountain Mikania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to South America. It is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.3 m tall by 0.3 m wide, with lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania montana is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania montana has white flowers with yellow centers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania montana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Mikania montana

Mikania montana can be found in the Andes, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Mikania montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania montana?

Mikania montana

What is the natural habitat of Mikania montana?

Mikania montana is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, tropical habitats.

What are the characteristics of Mikania montana?

Mikania montana is an evergreen vine with small, white flowers and heart-shaped leaves.

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,

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