Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variifolia
ID:
59353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 793 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058682



Common Names

  • Mikania variifolia
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Variegated Climbing Hempweed


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Synonyms

  • Mikania sapucayensis Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Mikania variifolia (also called Variableleaf Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has a climbing habit, with variably shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forest edges and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania variifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania variifolia has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania variifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Mikania variifolia

Mikania variifolia can be found in Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

Mikania variifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania variifolia?

Mikania variifolia

What is the common name of Mikania variifolia?

Variable-leaf mikania

What is the family of Mikania variifolia?

Asteraceae

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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