Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ollgaardii
ID:
67360

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob. & W.C.Holmes

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 115(4): 891 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066689



Common Names

  • Mikania ollgaardii
  • Ollgaard's Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania


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Description

Mikania ollgaardii (also called Ollgaard's Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, and grows in grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers with a purple center.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania ollgaardii is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania ollgaardii is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania ollgaardii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Mikania ollgaardii

Mikania ollgaardii is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in that region.

Mikania ollgaardii FAQ

What are the common names of Mikania ollgaardii?

Ollgaard's Climbing Hempweed, Ollgaard's Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania ollgaardii?

Mikania ollgaardii is native to Peru and grows in moist, grassy areas.

What is the growth habit of Mikania ollgaardii?

Mikania ollgaardii is a climbing vine that grows up to 3 meters in height.

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-23565: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.