Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pooleana
ID:
73637

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & Vodopich

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15(4): 548 (fig. 1) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072966



Common Names

  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Mikania Vine
  • Pole Weed


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Description

Mikania pooleana (also called Climbing Hempvine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 4 m tall, with a woody stem. It is native to the southeastern United States, and grows in forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania pooleana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania pooleana is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania pooleana is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Mikania pooleana

Mikania pooleana is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Mikania pooleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania pooleana?

Mikania pooleana

What is the common name of Mikania pooleana?

Poole's Mikania

Where is Mikania pooleana found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Central and 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

Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.
Darrell S. Vodopich: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vodopich' in the authors string.