Mikania pinnatiloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnatiloba
ID:
28535
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 187 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027864
Common Names
- Mikania Pinnatiloba
- Pinnatiloba Mikania
- Pinnatiloba Climbing Hempweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mikania pinnatiloba (also called Pinnate-leaved Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, deeply-lobed leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forest edges and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania pinnatiloba is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikania pinnatiloba has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mikania pinnatiloba is a fast-growing, perennial climber that can be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they take root. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Mikania pinnatiloba
Mikania pinnatiloba can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Mikania pinnatiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania pinnatiloba?
Mikania pinnatiloba
What is the common name of Mikania pinnatiloba?
Pinnatilobed Climbing Hempweed
What is the family of Mikania pinnatiloba?
Asteraceae
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-126929: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.