Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wedelii
ID:
60338

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 33: 1 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059667



Common Names

  • Mikania wedelii
  • Wedel's Climbing Hempweed
  • Wedel's Mikania


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Description

Mikania wedelii (also called Wedel's Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has hairy stems and leaves, and produces white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania wedelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania wedelii is a white-pink disc floret with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are oblong and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania wedelii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mikania wedelii

Mikania wedelii can be found in South America.

Mikania wedelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania wedelii?

Mikania wedelii

What is the common name of Mikania wedelii?

Wedel's mikania

What is the family of Mikania wedelii?

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161335-2: Based on the initial data import