Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbaricola
ID:
138754

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 474 (-475) (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138083



Common Names

  • Mikania turbaricola
  • Turbaricola Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania


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Description

Mikania turbaricola (also called Turbary mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America, specifically Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania turbaricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania turbaricola is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania turbaricola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a shady location. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Mikania turbaricola

Mikania turbaricola is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Mikania turbaricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania turbaricola?

Mikania turbaricola

What is the common name of Mikania turbaricola?

Turbary Mikania

What is the habitat of Mikania turbaricola?

Mountain slopes

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-98740: Based on the initial data import
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.
Sidney T. McDaniel (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McDaniel' in the authors string.