Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rimachioides
ID:
126507

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob. & W.C.Holmes

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 115(4): 898 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125836



Common Names

  • Rimachioides
  • Mikania
  • Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania rimachioides (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania rimachioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas which are believed to have calming and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania rimachioides has small white flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania rimachioides is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Mikania rimachioides

Mikania rimachioides is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Mikania rimachioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania rimachioides?

Mikania rimachioides

What is the common name of Mikania rimachioides?

Rimachioides Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania rimachioides?

It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and roadsides 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-86898: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.