Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
populifolia
ID:
52804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 485 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052133



Common Names

  • Mikania populifolia
  • Populifolia Mikania
  • Populifolia Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania populifolia (also called Populifolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, white flowers and grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salty soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania populifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania populifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania populifolia is a fast-growing, annual herb that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and planted in a moist soil. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Mikania populifolia

Mikania populifolia is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Mikania populifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania populifolia?

Mikania populifolia

What type of plant is Mikania populifolia?

Herb

What is the habitat of Mikania populifolia?

Dry deciduous forests

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-150689: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.