Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
133706

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 188 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133035



Common Names

  • Mikania sessilifolia
  • Sessile Mikania
  • Sessile Climbing Hempweed


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium retifolium Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya sessilifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania sessilifolia sessilifolia [unknown]
  • Mikania sessilifolia sessilifolia [unknown]

Description

Mikania sessilifolia (also called Sessile-leaved Mikania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania sessilifolia has yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania sessilifolia is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mikania sessilifolia

Mikania sessilifolia is native to Central and South America.

Mikania sessilifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Mikania sessilifolia?

Sessile-leaved Mikania

What type of plant is Mikania sessilifolia?

Perennial herb

Where is Mikania sessilifolia native to?

Central and South 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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