Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thapsoides
ID:
42982

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 189 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042311



Common Names

  • Mikania thapsoides
  • Thaps's Climbing Hempweed
  • Thaps's Hempweed


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium thapsoides (DC.) Niederl. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya thapsodes (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania thapsoides thapsoides [unknown]

Description

Mikania thapsoides (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is a climbing plant, with stems up to 3 m long, and has small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania thapsoides is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania thapsoides has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania thapsoides is an annual flower that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist soil. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Mikania thapsoides

Mikania thapsoides is native to Central and South America.

Mikania thapsoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania thapsoides?

Mikania thapsoides

What is the common name of Mikania thapsoides?

Thaps-like Mikania

What is the growth habit of Mikania thapsoides?

It is a perennial herb with a twining habit.

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,

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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,