Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristachya
ID:
47505

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 244, fig (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046834



Common Names

  • Mikania tristachya
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Boneset


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Description

Mikania tristachya (also called Three-spike Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has a twining stem and white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania tristachya is a perennial plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania tristachya is white with a single head and a diameter of about 1 inch. The seed is a small, light brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania tristachya is an annual plant that is easily grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds directly into the soil in the spring. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Mikania tristachya

Mikania tristachya can be found in disturbed areas, meadows, and grasslands in Central and South America.

Mikania tristachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania tristachya?

Mikania tristachya

What type of plant is Mikania tristachya?

Mikania tristachya is a perennial plant.

Where is Mikania tristachya native to?

Mikania tristachya is native to Central and South 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-145292: Based on the initial data import
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.