Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shushunensis
ID:
115044

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 298 (-299) (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114373



Common Names

  • Mikania shushunensis
  • Shushun Mikania
  • Shushun Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania shushunensis (also called Shushun's Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 1 m. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania shushunensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to treat digestive issues and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania shushunensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a pointed tip. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania shushunensis is an herbaceous perennial that is native to the mountains of China. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of about 30 cm (12 in). It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white, daisy-like flowers. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Mikania shushunensis

Mikania shushunensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.

Mikania shushunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania shushunensis?

Mikania shushunensis

What is the common name of Mikania shushunensis?

Shushunensis mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania shushunensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-75871: Based on the initial data import
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.
Sidney T. McDaniel (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McDaniel' in the authors string.