Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rimachii
ID:
76896

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 41: 195 (-196) (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076225



Common Names

  • Mikania Rimachii
  • Rimachii Mikania
  • Mikania Flower


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Synonyms

  • Mikania scandens alata (G.Mey.) Baker [unknown]
  • Kleinia alata G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Mikania alata DC. [unknown]

Description

Mikania rimachii (also called Rimach's Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania rimachii is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania rimachii has white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania rimachii is a perennial herb native to the Andes of Peru. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mikania rimachii

Mikania rimachii is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mikania rimachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania rimachii?

Mikania rimachii

What is the common name of Mikania rimachii?

No common name

Where is Mikania rimachii found?

Mikania rimachii is found in Peru

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-32888: Based on the initial data import
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.
Sidney T. McDaniel (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McDaniel' in the authors string.