Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
45393

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 41 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044722



Common Names

  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Virginia Climbing Hempweed
  • Virginia Mikania


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Description

Mikania virgata (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial vine with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used as a fragrant addition to potpourris and sachets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania virgata has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The fruits are cylindrical and contain several black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania virgata is a fast-growing vine that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm long. Place the cuttings in a well-drained medium such as sand, perlite, or vermiculite and keep them in a warm, humid environment. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready to be planted out in their permanent positions.

Where to Find Mikania virgata

Mikania virgata can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Mikania virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania virgata?

Mikania virgata

What is the common name of Mikania virgata?

Virgate Mikania

What is the growth habit of Mikania virgata?

It is a perennial herb with a sprawling habit

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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