Mikania vismiaefolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vismiaefolia
ID:
56444
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 189 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055773
Common Names
- Mikania vismiaefolia
- Vismiaefolia Mikania
- Vismiaefolia Climbing Hempweed
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- Willoughbya vismiaefolia Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Mikania vismiaefolia (also called 'Vismia-Leaf Climbing Hempweed', among many other common names) is a perennial vine with small, white flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania vismiaefolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikania vismiaefolia is white, with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a white midrib.
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Mikania vismiaefolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the fall and cover lightly with soil. The seedlings will emerge in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Mikania vismiaefolia
Mikania vismiaefolia can be found in South America.
Mikania vismiaefolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania vismiaefolia?
Mikania vismiaefolia
What is the growth habit of Mikania vismiaefolia?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves.
What is the flowering period of Mikania vismiaefolia?
It flowers from May to August.
What is the native range of Mikania vismiaefolia?
It is native to the Himalayas.
What is the habitat of Mikania vismiaefolia?
It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
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-154417: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.