Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desmocephala
ID:
12068

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 64: 7 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011397

Common Names

  • Mikania desmocephala
  • Desmocephala Mikania
  • Desmocephala Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Mikania desmocephala desmocephala [unknown]
  • Mikania desmocephala peruviana B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Mikania desmocephala (also called Smooth Climbing Hempvine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine that can grow up to 10 m in length. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania desmocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania desmocephala is white in color and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania desmocephala is a perennial climber that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soils. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to produce a flowering plant.

Where to Find Mikania desmocephala

Mikania desmocephala is native to South America and can be found in moist forests.

Mikania desmocephala FAQ

What are the common names of Mikania desmocephala?

Mikania desmocephala is commonly known as the Desmocephalum Vine.

What is the natural habitat of Mikania desmocephala?

Mikania desmocephala is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady areas.

What are the uses of Mikania desmocephala?

Mikania desmocephala is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

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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