Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagittifera
ID:
86690

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 104: 68 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086019



Common Names

  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Mikania
  • Sagittifera Hempweed


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Description

Mikania sagittifera (also called Arrow-Leaved Mikania, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers, and grows in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania sagittifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania sagittifera is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with a single, unbranched stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania sagittifera is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mikania sagittifera

Mikania sagittifera is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Mikania sagittifera FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Mikania sagittifera?

Mikania sagittifera prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.

What is the best way to propagate Mikania sagittifera?

Mikania sagittifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

How often should Mikania sagittifera be watered?

Mikania sagittifera should be watered regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

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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