Status:
valid
Authors:
W.C.Holmes & McDaniel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 31: 274 [-275] (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037393
Common Names
- Mikania
- Climbing Hempweed
- Guaco
Description
Mikania ecuadorensis (also called Ecuadorian Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial vine in the sunflower family, Asteraceae. It is native to Ecuador and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It has small, white flowers and opposite leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania ecuadorensis has been used as a traditional medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Mikania ecuadorensis flower is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania ecuadorensis is a perennial climber that is native to Ecuador. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Mikania ecuadorensis
Mikania ecuadorensis is native to Ecuador and can be found in wet forests and grasslands.
Mikania ecuadorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania ecuadorensis?
Mikania ecuadorensis
What is the natural habitat of Mikania ecuadorensis?
Forests and disturbed areas
What is the flowering season of Mikania ecuadorensis?
Spring and summer
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,