Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudomicrocephala
ID:
10881

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 490, fig (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010210



Common Names

  • Mikania pseudomicrocephala
  • False-microcephalous Mikania
  • False-headed Mikania


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Description

Mikania pseudomicrocephala (also called Mikania micrantha, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania pseudomicrocephala is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania pseudomicrocephala has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania pseudomicrocephala is a perennial climber that can be propagated from cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and root them in a mixture of sand and peat. Plant the rooted cuttings in well-drained soil in full sun and water regularly.

Where to Find Mikania pseudomicrocephala

Mikania pseudomicrocephala is native to Central and South America and can be found in wet montane forests.

Mikania pseudomicrocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania pseudomicrocephala?

Mikania pseudomicrocephala

What is the common name of Mikania pseudomicrocephala?

False-microcephalous Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania pseudomicrocephala?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-109884: 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.