Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 37 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002684
Common Names
- Mikania dictyota
- Netted Mikania
- Netted-leaved Mikania
Description
Mikania dictyota (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist forest and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania dictyota 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, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikania dictyota is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania dictyota is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Mikania dictyota
Mikania dictyota is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Mikania dictyota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania dictyota?
Mikania dictyota
What is the common name of Mikania dictyota?
Dictyota Mikania
What is the natural habitat of Mikania dictyota?
Mikania dictyota is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
What are the uses of Mikania dictyota?
Mikania dictyota is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
What is the flowering season of Mikania dictyota?
Mikania dictyota flowers from April to June.
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,