Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
46828

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 61: 20 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046157



Common Names

  • Mikania rugosa
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania


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Description

Mikania rugosa (also called Hairy Climbing Hempvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine that is native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in open forests, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania rugosa is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover, and is known to attract beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania rugosa is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania rugosa is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Mikania rugosa

Mikania rugosa is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Mikania rugosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Mikania rugosa?

Mikania rugosa is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

What is the size of Mikania rugosa?

Mikania rugosa grows to a height of 1-2 m and a width of 1-2 m.

What is the soil type for Mikania rugosa?

Mikania rugosa prefers well-drained, moist soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

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,

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