Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orleansensis
ID:
22463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 790 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021792



Common Names

  • Mikania
  • Orleansensis
  • Mikania Orleansensis


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Description

Mikania orleansensis (also called Orleans Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and can be found in chaparral, grassland, and oak woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania orleansensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive leaves and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania orleansensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania orleansensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mikania orleansensis

Mikania orleansensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Mikania orleansensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania orleansensis?

Mikania orleansensis

What type of plant is Mikania orleansensis?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Mikania orleansensis?

Tropical 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,