Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 363 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129956
Common Names
- Mikania ovalis
- Climbing Hempweed
- Oval-leaf Hempweed
Description
Mikania ovalis (also called Oval-leaved Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has deeply lobed leaves. It is found in wet forests, marshes, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania ovalis has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mikania ovalis has small, white flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, hairy leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania ovalis is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings.
Where to Find Mikania ovalis
Mikania ovalis can be found in South America.
Mikania ovalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania ovalis?
Mikania ovalis
What is the common name of Mikania ovalis?
Oval Mikania
What is the natural habitat of Mikania ovalis?
Forests and woodlands
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,