Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaupesensis
ID:
30646

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 50: 9 (-10) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029975



Common Names

  • Vaupes Mikania
  • Mikania vaupesensis
  • Vaupes Climbing Hempweed


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Description

Mikania vaupesensis (also called Vaupes mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania vaupesensis is a species of shrub native to Colombia. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces small white flowers and has attractive foliage. It is also used in landscaping, as it can be used as a hedge or a windbreak. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania vaupesensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly oval shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Mikania vaupesensis

Mikania vaupesensis is native to South America, particularly in Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Mikania vaupesensis FAQ

What is the growth rate of Mikania vaupesensis?

Mikania vaupesensis is a fast-growing plant, typically reaching heights of 6-8 feet in 3-4 years.

What is the ideal soil type for Mikania vaupesensis?

Mikania vaupesensis prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

What is the best climate for Mikania vaupesensis?

Mikania vaupesensis is best suited for climates with warm winters and hot summers.

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-128972: 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.