Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1(3): 465 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011369
Common Names
- Mikania porosa
- Climbing Hempweed
- Climbing Mikania
Description
Mikania porosa (also called Porose Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall, with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open areas, such as pastures and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania porosa is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that is often used as a ground cover or to cover walls and fences. It is also used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikania porosa is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania porosa is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Mikania porosa
Mikania porosa is native to Central America and can be found in the countries of Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.
Mikania porosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania porosa?
Mikania porosa
What is the common name of Mikania porosa?
Porous Mikania
What is the natural habitat of Mikania porosa?
Moist, open woods and thickets
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,