Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trinitaria
ID:
110502

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 194 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109831



Common Names

  • Trinity Vine
  • Three-Leaf Climbing Hempweed
  • Mikania trinitaria


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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya trinitaria Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania santamensis V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Mikania capayensis V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Eupatorium trinitanum (DC.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Eupatorium trinitarium trinitarium [unknown]
  • Eupatorium trinitarium M.Gómez [unknown]

Description

Mikania trinitaria (also called Three-leaved Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and trifoliate leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania trinitaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania trinitaria is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania trinitaria is a perennial plant that grows in sunny or partially shaded areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, while seeds should be sown in the fall or early winter.

Where to Find Mikania trinitaria

Mikania trinitaria is native to South America and can be found in wet forests and disturbed areas.

Mikania trinitaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania trinitaria?

Mikania trinitaria

What is the natural habitat of Mikania trinitaria?

Wet meadows and disturbed areas

What is the flowering season of Mikania trinitaria?

Summer

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