Mikania nigricans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigricans
ID:
66021
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 486 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065350
Common Names
- Mikania nigricans
- Black Mikania
- Nigricans Climbing Hempweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Willoughbya nigricans Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Mikania nigricans (also called black mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and long, thin stems. It is found in moist, tropical habitats, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania nigricans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used as a natural air freshener.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikania nigricans is a small white daisy-like flower with white petals and yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with white and yellow petals and a single, oval-shaped seed at the center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mikania nigricans is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of branches in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Mikania nigricans
Mikania nigricans is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is also found in parts of Central America and the Caribbean.
Mikania nigricans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania nigricans?
Mikania nigricans
What type of plant is Mikania nigricans?
It is a vine
Where is Mikania nigricans found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America
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-22273: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.