Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucifolia
ID:
9782

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 57: 442, fig (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009111



Common Names

  • Mikania
  • Few-flowered Climbing Hempweed
  • Paucifolia


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Description

Mikania paucifolia (also called Mikania paucifolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and can be found in areas with low rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania paucifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania paucifolia has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania paucifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. The plant can be divided in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Mikania paucifolia

Mikania paucifolia is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Mikania paucifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania paucifolia?

Mikania paucifolia

What is the common name of Mikania paucifolia?

Few-leaved Mikania

What is the growth habit of Mikania paucifolia?

It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and multiple branches

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-108824: Based on the initial data import
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.