Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
71881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 201 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071210



Common Names

  • Red Mikania
  • Red Climbing Hempweed
  • Red Climbing Aster


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Synonyms

  • Mikania leiostachya irrasa B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya rufa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania rufa (also called Red Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an annual climbing herb that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania rufa is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania rufa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania rufa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through stem cuttings or seeds. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Mikania rufa

Mikania rufa is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Mikania rufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania rufa?

Mikania rufa

What is the family of Mikania rufa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Mikania rufa?

Red Mikania

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-2799: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.