Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reynoldsii
ID:
48975

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 164, fig. 3 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048304



Common Names

  • Reynoldsii Mikania
  • Reynoldsii Mikania
  • Reynoldsii Mikania


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Description

Mikania reynoldsii (also called Reynolds' Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, typically growing to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to South America, and is found in the grasslands and savannas of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. It prefers dry, sunny, and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania reynoldsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It has medicinal properties that can help treat skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania reynoldsii has small, white flowers clustered in heads. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania reynoldsii is best propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they should be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Mikania reynoldsii

Mikania reynoldsii is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Mikania reynoldsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania reynoldsii?

Mikania reynoldsii

What is the common name of Mikania reynoldsii?

Reynolds' mikania

What is the family of Mikania reynoldsii?

Asteraceae

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-1468: Based on the initial data import
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.