Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalis
ID:
130627

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-90870: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.