Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulosa
ID:
74478

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
gcc

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Med. Habana 6: 180. 1869 [15 Dec 1869]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073807

Common Names

  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania
  • Reticulate Hempweed

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Description

Mikania reticulosa (also called 'Reticulate Climbing Hempweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple stem with leaves that are deeply divided into narrow lobes. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania reticulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania reticulosa is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania reticulosa is a fast-growing, perennial vine that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, this plant requires minimal care and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Mikania reticulosa

Mikania reticulosa is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Mikania reticulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania reticulosa?

Mikania reticulosa

What is the common name of Mikania reticulosa?

Netted Climbing Hempweed

What type of plant is Mikania reticulosa?

Perennial herbaceous flowering plant

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-30552: Based on the initial data import
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.