Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myriocephala
ID:
69943

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 191 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069272



Common Names

  • Mikania myriocephala
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Boneset


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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya myriocephala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania myriocephala myriocephala [unknown]
  • Mikania serrulata Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium myrianthum Less. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Mikania brevipetiolata Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Mikania myriocephala (also called Many-headed Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It has white flowers and is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania myriocephala is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and produces yellow flowers. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania myriocephala is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania myriocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in the spring and cover lightly with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10-15 cm apart when they are about 5 cm tall. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems in the spring and root them in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Mikania myriocephala

Mikania myriocephala is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mikania myriocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania myriocephala?

Mikania myriocephala

What is the common name of Mikania myriocephala?

Many-headed Mikania

Where is Mikania myriocephala found?

Mikania myriocephala is found in Mexico.

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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