Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusata
ID:
63365

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 192 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062694



Common Names

  • Blunt-Leaved Mikania
  • Blunt-Leaved Climbing Hempweed
  • Blunt-Leaved Climbing Aster


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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya obtusata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania spiraeastrum Mart. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Mikania obtusata (also called Obtuse-leaved Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a long, thin stem and white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania obtusata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania obtusata has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania obtusata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and will tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Mikania obtusata

Mikania obtusata is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in moist, low-lying areas such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Mikania obtusata FAQ

What are the requirements for growing Mikania obtusata?

Mikania obtusata requires full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and regular watering.

What is the best way to propagate Mikania obtusata?

The best way to propagate Mikania obtusata is by division or cuttings.

What pests or diseases affect Mikania obtusata?

Common pests and diseases that affect Mikania obtusata include aphids, slugs, and powdery mildew.

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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