Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nodulosa
ID:
9265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008594

Common Names

  • Mikania Nodulosa
  • Nodular Hempweed
  • Nodular Guaco

Searching for Mikania nodulosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Mikania nodulosa (also called Nodose Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a climbing stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania nodulosa is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania nodulosa has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

Searching for Mikania nodulosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania nodulosa is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is easily propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, moist environment and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant but needs regular watering during the summer months. It can be grown in a variety of soils but prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.

Where to Find Mikania nodulosa

Mikania nodulosa is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Mikania nodulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania nodulosa?

Mikania nodulosa

What is the common name of Mikania nodulosa?

Nodding Hempweed

What is the family of Mikania nodulosa?

Asteraceae

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