Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2(3): 461 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055281
Common Names
- Oopetala Mikania
- Mikania Oopetala
- Mikania Oopetala Subspecies
Description
Mikania oopetala (also called Mikania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in woodlands, thickets, and other habitats. It is an erect herb with lance-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania oopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikania oopetala has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania oopetala is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Mikania oopetala
Mikania oopetala is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in areas with high humidity and temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.
Mikania oopetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania oopetala?
Mikania oopetala
What is the common name of Mikania oopetala?
Oopetal Mikania
What is the distribution of Mikania oopetala?
Mikania oopetala is found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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,