Mikania trichophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichophila
ID:
42014
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 200 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041343
Common Names
- Mikania trichophila
- Hairy Climbing Hempweed
- Climbing Hempweed
- Hempweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Willoughbya trichophila Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Mikania trichophila (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania trichophila is a fast-growing vine that is often used as a ground cover or to cover walls and fences. It can also be used to create a privacy screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikania trichophila has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mikania trichophila is a fast-growing, perennial climber, native to tropical America. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Mikania trichophila
Mikania trichophila is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Brazil, Colombia, and other parts of South America.
Mikania trichophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania trichophila?
Mikania trichophila
What is the common name of Mikania trichophila?
Hairy Mikania
What is the natural habitat of Mikania trichophila?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central 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-139981: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.