Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thyrsoidea
ID:
76543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 267 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075872



Common Names

  • Thyrsoidea Mikania
  • Thyrsoid Mikania
  • Thyrsoid Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania thyrsoidea (also called Thyrsus-Leaved Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, grassy habitats, such as wetlands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania thyrsoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive ailments, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania thyrsoidea is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania thyrsoidea is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Mikania thyrsoidea

Mikania thyrsoidea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mikania thyrsoidea FAQ

What is the common name of Mikania thyrsoidea?

Mikania

What is the native range of Mikania thyrsoidea?

Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Mikania thyrsoidea?

A twining vine

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,

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