Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swartziana
ID:
138606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 363 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137935



Common Names

  • Swartz's Climbing Aster
  • Climbing Mikania
  • Swartz's Guaco


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium houstonis Sw. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya swartziana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mikania swartziana (also called Swartz's Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and stony slopes at elevations of 0-2,000m.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania swartziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, asthma, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania swartziana is white, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania swartziana is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant and divide the roots into several sections, each with a few leaves. Replant the sections in the same location. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Mikania swartziana

Mikania swartziana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Mikania swartziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania swartziana?

Mikania swartziana

What is the common name of Mikania swartziana?

Swartz's Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania swartziana?

Mikania swartziana is found in tropical and subtropical areas of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98599: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.