Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterocaula
ID:
35569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. ii. 103. 1881

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034898



Common Names

  • Mikania pterocaula
  • Winged-stem Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania pterocaula (also called Pterocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania pterocaula is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juniperus silicicola has small, scaly, grey-green leaves and small, round, blue-black fruits. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color. The seedlings are small and have a conical shape. The seeds are small and black in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania pterocaula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mikania pterocaula

Mikania pterocaula can be found in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Mikania pterocaula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania pterocaula?

Mikania pterocaula

What is the family of Mikania pterocaula?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Mikania pterocaula?

Wingstem

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.