Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 879 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006440
Common Names
- Cissampelina
- Climbing Mikania
- Mikania Vine
Description
Mikania cissampelina (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem with bright yellow flowers and can grow up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mikaniopsis cissampelina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikaniopsis cissampelina is a yellow-orange disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single white feathery plume. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikaniopsis cissampelina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Mikaniopsis cissampelina
Mikaniopsis cissampelina is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz and can be found in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range.
Mikaniopsis cissampelina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikaniopsis cissampelina?
Mikaniopsis cissampelina
What is the common name of Mikaniopsis cissampelina?
Cissampelina
What is the natural habitat of Mikaniopsis cissampelina?
Mikaniopsis cissampelina is native to South America.
Species in the Mikaniopsis genus
Mikaniopsis cissampelina,
Mikaniopsis paniculata,
Mikaniopsis camarae,
Mikaniopsis rwandensis,
Mikaniopsis bambuseti,
Mikaniopsis tedliei,
Mikaniopsis kundelungensis,
Mikaniopsis tanganyikensis,
Mikaniopsis kivuensis,
Mikaniopsis troupinii,
Mikaniopsis usambarensis,
Mikaniopsis maitlandii,
Mikaniopsis clematoides,
Mikaniopsis vitalba,
Mikaniopsis nyungwensis,
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,