Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pascualii
ID:
1328369

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 96(3): 178 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340823



Common Names

  • Mikania pascualii
  • Pascual's Mikania
  • Mikania Pascual


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Description

Mikania pascualii (also called Mikania pascualii, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical America. It has a fibrous root system and its leaves are linear-lanceolate. It is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania pascualii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania pascualii is white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania pascualii is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. The plant should be watered regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Mikania pascualii

Mikania pascualii is native to the tropical forests of Mexico. It can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Mikania pascualii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania pascualii?

Mikania pascualii

What type of plant is Mikania pascualii?

It is a species of vine

Where is Mikania pascualii found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of South America

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

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.