Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decora
ID:
10873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. iii. 53.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010202

Common Names

  • Mikania decora
  • Decorative Mikania
  • Decorated Mikania

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Synonyms

  • Mikania tarapotensis B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Willoughbya bangii Rusby [unknown]
  • Mikania decora heteroneura B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Mikania decora decora [unknown]
  • Mikania melastomacea S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Mikania decora (also called Decorative Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white or pink flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is usually found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania decora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania decora has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania decora is a perennial climber that can be propagated from cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and root them in a mixture of sand and peat. Plant the rooted cuttings in well-drained soil in full sun and water regularly.

Where to Find Mikania decora

Mikania decora can be found in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mikania decora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania decora?

Mikania decora

What is the common name of Mikania decora?

Decorative Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania decora?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-109877: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.