Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ranunculifolia
ID:
40553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich. ex Sagra

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
45 1853

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039882



Common Names

  • Mikania ranunculifolia
  • Ranunculifolia Mikania
  • Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania ranunculifolia (also called Mikania, Climbing Hempweed, and Climbing Boneset, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to South America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist habitats such as forests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania ranunculifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used for its essential oils and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Mikania ranunculifolia flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania ranunculifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Mikania ranunculifolia

Mikania ranunculifolia is native to South America. It can be found in wet, tropical areas, such as rainforests and swamps.

Mikania ranunculifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania ranunculifolia?

Mikania ranunculifolia

What is the common name of Mikania ranunculifolia?

Climbing Hempweed

What type of plant is Mikania ranunculifolia?

A perennial herb

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

Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.
Ramón de la Sagra (1798-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161178-2: Based on the initial data import