Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
9410

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 270 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008739

Common Names

  • Mikania Elliptica
  • Elliptic Mikania
  • Elliptic Climbing Hempweed

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Description

Mikania elliptica (also called Chinese Mikania, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial vine that grows up to 3 m long. It is native to China and is found in forests and shrublands. It has green elliptic leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania elliptica is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania elliptica is a white color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania elliptica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Mikania elliptica

Mikania elliptica is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Mikania elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania elliptica?

Mikania elliptica

What type of plant is Mikania elliptica?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Mikania elliptica native to?

It is native to South America

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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