Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retifolia
ID:
18707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018036

Common Names

  • Retifolia Mikania
  • Retifolia Climbing Hempweed
  • Retifolia Climbing Aster

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Description

Mikania retifolia (also called Retifolia Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South America and is found in moist woodlands and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania retifolia, also known as creeping wirevine, is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania retifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania retifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Mikania retifolia

Mikania retifolia is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Mikania retifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania retifolia?

Mikania retifolia

What is the common name of Mikania retifolia?

Retifolia Climbing Hempweed

What is the optimal soil type for Mikania retifolia?

Moist, well-drained soil

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,

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