Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urticifolia
ID:
79041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 244 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078370



Common Names

  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania
  • Hempweed


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Synonyms

  • Mikania joergensenii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya phyllopoda (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania phyllopoda Griseb. [unknown]
  • Mikania fiebrigii Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Mikania urticifolia (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a climbing habit and is covered in small, white flowers. It is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania urticifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania urticifolia has white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania urticifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is propagated through stem cuttings in spring or summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Mikania urticifolia

Mikania urticifolia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mikania urticifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania urticifolia?

Mikania urticifolia

What type of plant is Mikania urticifolia?

Herb

What are the uses of Mikania urticifolia?

It is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, cough, and skin diseases

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:233300-1: Based on the initial data import