Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
9701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1743 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009030

Common Names

  • Mikania scandens
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania

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Description

Mikania scandens (also called Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural fence. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania scandens is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania scandens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate short periods of flooding. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Mikania scandens

Mikania scandens is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Mikania scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania scandens?

Mikania scandens

What is the common name of Mikania scandens?

Climbing hempvine

What is the natural habitat of Mikania scandens?

Tropical rainforests

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-108745: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.