Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
127729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 264 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127058

Common Names

  • Mikania sprucei
  • Spruce's Mikania
  • Spruce's Climbing Hempweed

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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya amazonica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Willoughbya sprucei Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania amazonica Baker [unknown]
  • Mikania auyantepuensis auyantepuensis [unknown]
  • Mikania sprucei sprucei [unknown]
  • Mikania stictophora Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Mikania auyantepuensis S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Mikania manaosensis Hieron. [unknown]
  • Mikania auyantepuensis brevipedicellata Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Mikania sprucei (also called 'Sprucei', 'Sprucei-vine' and 'Sprucei-vine-daisy', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial climber native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is commonly found in gardens, parks, and other urban areas. It is also found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania sprucei is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or a windbreak. The leaves of this plant are used to make a herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania sprucei has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania sprucei is a perennial herb native to the tropical Andes in South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mikania sprucei

Mikania sprucei is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Mikania sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania sprucei?

Mikania sprucei

What type of plant is Mikania sprucei?

It is an annual herb

Where is Mikania sprucei found?

It is found in South America

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-8807: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.