Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papillosa
ID:
29411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturf. Ges. Halle 15: 325 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028740



Common Names

  • Mikania papillosa
  • Hairy Climbing Hempweed
  • Hairy Mikania


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Description

Mikania papillosa (also called Hairy Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial vine with white flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to South America and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania papillosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mikania papillosa are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania papillosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in containers. The plant can be divided in spring or early summer and should be planted in a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, moist soil and kept in a cool, shaded area until germination occurs.

Where to Find Mikania papillosa

Mikania papillosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Mikania papillosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania papillosa?

Mikania papillosa

What is the common name of Mikania papillosa?

Papillose Climbing Hempweed

What type of plant is Mikania papillosa?

Perennial herbaceous plant

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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