Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nelsonii
ID:
81082

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.N.Hind

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48(2): 271, fig. 11 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080411



Common Names

  • Nelson's Mikania
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Boneset


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Description

Mikania nelsonii (also called Nelson's climbing hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a white flower head. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania nelsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania nelsonii is white and daisy-like, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania nelsonii is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Mikania nelsonii

Mikania nelsonii is native to Central America and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Mikania nelsonii FAQ

What are the common names of Mikania nelsonii?

Mikania nelsonii is commonly known as Nelson's Climbing Hempweed.

What is the natural habitat of Mikania nelsonii?

Mikania nelsonii is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry, disturbed sites, grasslands, and roadsides.

What is the flower color of Mikania nelsonii?

Mikania nelsonii has white flowers.

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-36980: Based on the initial data import
David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.