Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristata
ID:
11129

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 47: 195 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010458

Common Names

  • Cristata
  • Mikania Cristata
  • Crested Hempweed

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Description

Mikania cristata (also called crested climber, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 3 meters in height. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are white and daisy-like. It grows in moist and shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Mikania cristata flower is white and daisy-like, with a white center and a white outer ring of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves that are ovate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania cristata is a tropical perennial vine that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in moist soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Mikania cristata

Mikania cristata is native to South America and can be found in moist, tropical areas.

Mikania cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania cristata?

Mikania cristata

What type of plant is Mikania cristata?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Mikania cristata?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

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