Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 483 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006055
Common Names
- Mikania ramosissima
- Ramosissima Mikania
- Ramosissima's Mikania
Description
Mikania ramosissima (also called 'Ramosissima Mikania', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and leaves, with white flowers. It is usually found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mikania ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mikania ramosissima is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mikania ramosissima is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Mikania ramosissima
Mikania ramosissima is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests and open woodlands.
Mikania ramosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mikania ramosissima?
Mikania ramosissima
What are the common uses of Mikania ramosissima?
Mikania ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant.
What is the growth rate of Mikania ramosissima?
The growth rate of Mikania ramosissima is slow to moderate.
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,