Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
61301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pruski & W.C.Holmes

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 25(4): 573 (-576; fig. 2) (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060630



Common Names

  • Wurdack's Mikania
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Boneset


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Description

Mikania wurdackii (also called Wurdack's Climbing Hempvine, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It has white flowers and grows to a height of about 5 m. It is native to South America and can be found in forests, wetlands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania wurdackii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its bright pink flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania wurdackii has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania wurdackii is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mikania wurdackii

Mikania wurdackii can be found in the dry regions of Mexico.

Mikania wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania wurdackii?

Mikania wurdackii

What are the common names of Mikania wurdackii?

Climbing Hempweed

What is the natural habitat of Mikania wurdackii?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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-1768: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.