Mikania leiostachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiostachya
ID:
77533
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 201 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076862
Common Names
- Mikania leiostachya
- Climbing Hempweed
- Climbing Mikania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mikania leiostachya (also called Small-Leaf Mikania, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in silvery-white hairs. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania leiostachya is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikania leiostachya has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mikania leiostachya is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn and will germinate in spring.
Where to Find Mikania leiostachya
Mikania leiostachya is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks.
Mikania leiostachya FAQ
What are the common names of Mikania leiostachya?
Mikania leiostachya is commonly known as the Small-Flowered Mikania.
Where does Mikania leiostachya grow?
Mikania leiostachya is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the growth habit of Mikania leiostachya?
Mikania leiostachya is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 2 meters in height.
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-33502: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.