Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urcuensis
ID:
18859

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob. & W.C.Holmes

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 88(1): 107 (-110; fig. 1) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018188



Common Names

  • Urcu's Mikania
  • Mikania urcuensis
  • Urcu's Mikania


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Description

Mikania urcuensis (also called 'Cordilleran Mikania', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 meters tall. It grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania urcuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania urcuensis flowers are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania urcuensis is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Mikania urcuensis

Mikania urcuensis is native to South America and is found in moist areas, such as along streams and in wet meadows.

Mikania urcuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania urcuensis?

Mikania urcuensis

What is the natural habitat of Mikania urcuensis?

Mikania urcuensis is found in moist, shady areas in the tropical rainforest.

What are the common names of Mikania urcuensis?

Common names for Mikania urcuensis include creeping guaco, creeping guaco vine, and creeping guaco weed.

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-117592: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.