Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitifolia
ID:
94892

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 202 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094221



Common Names

  • Vitifolia Mikania
  • Mikania Vitifolia
  • Vitifolia


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Synonyms

  • Mikania grandifolia Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Mikania lechleri Sch.Bip. ex B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Mikania boliviensis Lingelsh. [unknown]
  • Mikania caustolepis B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Mikania anzoatiguensis V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Mikania vitifolia vitifolia [unknown]
  • Mikania cryptodonta B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Mikania vitifolia cryptodonta B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Mikania vitifolia boliviensis B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Mikania vitifolia (also called grapevine mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania vitifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania vitifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black with a smooth texture. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania vitifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Division is best done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Mikania vitifolia

Mikania vitifolia is found in Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

Mikania vitifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania vitifolia?

Mikania vitifolia

What is the common name of Mikania vitifolia?

Grapeleaf Mikania

What is the family of Mikania vitifolia?

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,

References