Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilcomayensis
ID:
127789

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hassl.) B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 104: 64. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127118



Common Names

  • Mikania Pilcomayensis
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania


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Description

Mikania pilcomayensis (also called Pilcomayo Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to South America. It has a climbing habit and produces white daisy-like flowers. It prefers moist soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania pilcomayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania pilcomayensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania pilcomayensis is a perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in early spring. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems in late spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location.

Where to Find Mikania pilcomayensis

Mikania pilcomayensis is native to South America. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and scrublands.

Mikania pilcomayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania pilcomayensis?

Mikania pilcomayensis

What is the common name of Mikania pilcomayensis?

Pilcomayo Mikania

What is the growth habit of Mikania pilcomayensis?

It is a perennial herb

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-88129: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.