Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
17243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Nied.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
459 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016572



Common Names

  • Mikania polycephala
  • Giant Climbing Hempweed
  • Giant Climbing Mikania


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Description

Mikania polycephala (also called Many-headed Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has large, spiny, grey-green leaves and large, thistle-like flower heads with pink to purple flowers. It grows in moist to dry soils in grassland and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania polycephala is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania polycephala has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania polycephala is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Sow seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in spring or fall. Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart. Divide clumps in spring or fall every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. Alternatively, take root cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mikania polycephala

Mikania polycephala can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Mikania polycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania polycephala?

Mikania polycephala

What is the common name of Mikania polycephala?

Climbing Hempweed

What is the natural habitat of Mikania polycephala?

Mikania polycephala is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161149-2: Based on the initial data import