Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natalensis
ID:
67759

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 198 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067088



Common Names

  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Natal Hempweed
  • Wedding Vine


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Description

Mikania natalensis (also called Natal Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has ovate leaves and white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. It is found in dry, open woods and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania natalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania natalensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania natalensis is a perennial plant native to Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mikania natalensis

Mikania natalensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Mikania natalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania natalensis?

Mikania natalensis

What is the common name of Mikania natalensis?

Natal Climbing Hempweed

What is the USDA hardiness zone of Mikania natalensis?

10-11

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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