Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrida
ID:
91463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 258 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090792



Common Names

  • Mikania scabrida
  • Argentine climber
  • Uruguayan climber


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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya scabrida Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania scabrida (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a perennial herbaceous vine with a woody stem and a twining habit. The leaves are ovate in shape and have serrated margins. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are achenes.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania scabrida is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania scabrida has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania scabrida is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Mikania scabrida

Mikania scabrida is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.

Mikania scabrida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania scabrida?

Mikania scabrida

What is the family of Mikania scabrida?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Mikania scabrida?

Tropical 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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