Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guaranitica
ID:
76442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 14: 172 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075771

Common Names

  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Guaraní Hempweed
  • Wedding Vine

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Description

Mikania guaranitica (also called guarana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy or gravelly habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania guaranitica is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as a bee plant, providing nectar and pollen for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania guaranitica is white, with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania guaranitica is a fast-growing, perennial, herbaceous vine native to South America. It is propagated by cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until they are established. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season. The plant should be pruned regularly to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Mikania guaranitica

Mikania guaranitica is native to South America and can be found in moist, tropical forests.

Mikania guaranitica FAQ

What is the common name of Mikania guaranitica?

Guarani Creeper

What is the native range of Mikania guaranitica?

South America

What is the growth habit of Mikania guaranitica?

A twining vine

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-32447: Based on the initial data import
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.