Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternata
ID:
128875

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 47: 198 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128204



Common Names

  • Ternate Mikania
  • Tropical Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Hempweed


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia ternata Vell. [unknown]
  • Mikania gracillima Dusén ex Malme [unknown]
  • Willoughbya ternata (Vell.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Willoughbya trifolia Rusby [unknown]
  • Cacalia septemnata Vell. [unknown]
  • Mikania trifolia Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Cacalia ternata Vell.Conc. [unknown]
  • Cacalia septemnata Vell.Conc. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya dentata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania apiifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Mikania trifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Mikania ternata (also called Three-leaved Mikania, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania ternata is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania ternata has small, white flowers that are arranged in a head-like cluster. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania ternata can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Mikania ternata

Mikania ternata is found in the Southwestern United States, including California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Mikania ternata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania ternata?

Mikania ternata

What are the common names of Mikania ternata?

Ternate Climbing Hempweed

What is the natural habitat of Mikania ternata?

Grasslands, meadows, 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

Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161289-2: Based on the initial data import