Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smaragdina
ID:
96223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dusén ex Malme

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 12(2): 55, fig. 11 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095552



Common Names

  • Mikania smaragdina
  • Green Climbing Hempweed
  • Green Mikania


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Synonyms

  • Mikania nebularum Dusén ex Malme [unknown]
  • Mikania smaragdina smaragdina [unknown]

Description

Mikania smaragdina (also called Emerald Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a woody stem and alternate, ovate leaves. It grows in open fields, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania smaragdina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania smaragdina is a small, yellow-green disc flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania smaragdina is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mikania smaragdina

Mikania smaragdina is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Mikania smaragdina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania smaragdina?

Mikania smaragdina

What is the common name of Mikania smaragdina?

Emerald Climbing Hempweed

What is the family of Mikania smaragdina?

Asteraceae

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-51734: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.