Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreophila
ID:
76322

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.R.Ritter & Miotto

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12(4): 533. 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075651



Common Names

  • Mikania Oreophila
  • Oreophila Mikania
  • Mountain Mikania


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Description

Mikania oreophila (also called Mountain Climbing Hempvine, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine with small white flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in wet forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania oreophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania oreophila is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Butomopsis cordofana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the same soil mix.

Where to Find Mikania oreophila

Mikania oreophila is native to Central and South America, where it can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Mikania oreophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania oreophila?

Mikania oreophila

What type of plant is Mikania oreophila?

A climbing vine

What is the natural habitat of Mikania oreophila?

Moist, shady forests

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-32331: Based on the initial data import
Mara Rejane Ritter (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Ritter' in the authors string.
Silvia Tersinha Sfoggia Miotto (1952-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miotto' in the authors string.