Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarcodes
ID:
60519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 269 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059848



Common Names

  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania
  • Climbing Boneset


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Description

Mikania sarcodes (also called White Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and toothed leaves. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania sarcodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania sarcodes has yellow flowers with a single row of petals, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania sarcodes is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to divide the rootstock in the spring or fall. Plant the divisions at the same depth as the original plant and water them well.

Where to Find Mikania sarcodes

Mikania sarcodes is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Mikania sarcodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania sarcodes?

Mikania sarcodes

What type of plant is Mikania sarcodes?

Perennial herb

Where does Mikania sarcodes grow?

Native to Mexico and Central 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,

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