Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phaeoclados
ID:
62672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 256 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062001

Common Names

  • Mikania Phaeoclados
  • American Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Hempweed

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Description

Mikania phaeoclados (also called 'Phaeoclados guaco', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania phaeoclados is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating respiratory ailments and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania phaeoclados has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania phaeoclados is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Mikania phaeoclados

Mikania phaeoclados is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.

Mikania phaeoclados FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania phaeoclados?

Mikania phaeoclados

What type of plant is Mikania phaeoclados?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Mikania phaeoclados native to?

It is native to 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

IPNI record: 161135-2: Originally associated with wfo-0000073735
The Plant List version 1.0, record: gcc-30484: Originally associated with wfo-0000073735
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-30484: Originally associated with wfo-0000073735
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161135-2: Based on the initial data import