Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salzmanniifolia
ID:
55558

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 193 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054887



Common Names

  • Salzmanniifolia Mikania
  • Mikania Salzmanniifolia
  • Salzmanniifolia's Mikania


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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya salzmanniaefolia Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania salzmanniifolia (also called Salzmanni's Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in moist forests, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania salzmanniifolia is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania salzmanniifolia has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania salzmanniifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easily propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Mikania salzmanniifolia

Mikania salzmanniifolia is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Mikania salzmanniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania salzmanniifolia?

Mikania salzmanniifolia

What is the natural habitat of Mikania salzmanniifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What are the common uses of Mikania salzmanniifolia?

Medicinal, ornamental, and timber

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,