Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tripartita
ID:
51299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2(3): 462 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050628



Common Names

  • Mikania tripartita
  • Mikania
  • Tripartita


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Description

Mikania tripartita (also called Three-Part Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial vine with small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania tripartita is used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania tripartita is white, with three white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a single, white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania tripartita is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Mikania tripartita

Mikania tripartita is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and can be found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Mikania tripartita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania tripartita?

Mikania tripartita

What is the natural habitat of Mikania tripartita?

It is native to tropical regions of South America.

What are the characteristics of Mikania tripartita?

It is an herbaceous perennial with three-lobed leaves and white flowers.

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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