Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setigera
ID:
46975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 259 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046304



Common Names

  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania
  • Climbing Boneset


Searching for Mikania setigera? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Willoughbya setigera Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania setigera (also called climbing hempvine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 10 meters in length. It is found in moist, shady areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania setigera is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania setigera has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Mikania setigera? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania setigera is a fast-growing perennial vine that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Mikania setigera

Mikania setigera can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Mikania setigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania setigera?

Mikania setigera

What is the family of Mikania setigera?

Asteraceae

Where is Mikania setigera native to?

South America

What type of plant is Mikania setigera?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the common name of Mikania setigera?

Climbing hempweed

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-144776: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.