Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparrei
ID:
24035

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob. & W.C.Holmes

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 115(4): 900 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023364



Common Names

  • Mikania sparrei
  • Sparre's Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania sparrei (also called Sparre's Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania sparrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas for its medicinal properties. It is also used in aromatherapy for its calming and soothing effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania sparrei is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania sparrei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Mikania sparrei

Mikania sparrei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Mikania sparrei FAQ

What type of plant is Mikania sparrei?

Mikania sparrei is a type of flowering plant.

What is the growth habit of Mikania sparrei?

Mikania sparrei is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.

Where does Mikania sparrei grow?

Mikania sparrei is native to the Caribbean region and grows in dry, sunny areas.

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-122578: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.