Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 96: 24 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062433
Common Names
- Mikania dusenii
- Giant Climbing Aster
- Climbing Hempweed
Description
Mikania dusenii (also called Dusen's Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania dusenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its ability to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mikania dusenii are small and yellow, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania dusenii is a shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden. Mikania dusenii prefers a warm, sunny environment and should be grown in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Mikania dusenii
Mikania dusenii is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Mikania dusenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania dusenii?
Mikania dusenii
What is the common name of Mikania dusenii?
Dusen's Mikania
What type of plant is Mikania dusenii?
Shrub
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,