Mikania lloensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lloensis
ID:
10072
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29(1): 18 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009401
Common Names
- Llo Mikania
- Llo Climbing Hempweed
- Llo Climbing Aster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mikania lloensis (also called Llo Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania lloensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikania lloensis is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower head. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of finely divided leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mikania lloensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Mikania lloensis
Mikania lloensis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in parts of Central America and the Caribbean.
Mikania lloensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania lloensis?
Mikania lloensis
What type of plant is Mikania lloensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Mikania lloensis found?
Central and 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-109108: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.