Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 232 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122462
Common Names
- Mikania Burchellii
- Burchellii Mikania
- Mikania
Synonyms
- Mikania salicifolia Hassl. [unknown]
- Willoughbya burchellii (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Mikania burchellii (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania burchellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikania burchellii is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of 1.5-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf and a stem of up to 10 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania burchellii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Mikania burchellii
Mikania burchellii is native to South America and can be found in moist meadows, open woods, and along roadsides. It is most commonly found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Mikania burchellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania burchellii?
Mikania burchellii
What is the natural habitat of Mikania burchellii?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
What is the flowering season of Mikania burchellii?
Summer and autumn
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,