Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudogracilis
ID:
33686

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 53: 392 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033015



Common Names

  • Mikania pseudogracilis
  • False climbing hempvine
  • False Mikania


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Description

Mikania pseudogracilis (also called False Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has white flowers. It is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania pseudogracilis is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It has attractive, silvery-green foliage and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. It is also a popular choice for hedging and topiary.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Mikania pseudogracilis is small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania pseudogracilis is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mikania pseudogracilis

Mikania pseudogracilis is native to Central and South America, but can also be found in parts of the United States. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Mikania pseudogracilis FAQ

What type of soil does Mikania pseudogracilis prefer?

Mikania pseudogracilis prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

How much water does Mikania pseudogracilis need?

Mikania pseudogracilis needs moderate amounts of water, about once a week.

How much sunlight does Mikania pseudogracilis need?

Mikania pseudogracilis needs full sun to partial shade.

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-131929: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.