Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steinbachii
ID:
5966

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 80: 40 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005295

Common Names

  • Mikania Steinbachii
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania

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Description

Mikania steinbachii (also called Steinbach's mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall and produces numerous small white flowers. It is found in open fields, pastures, and roadsides in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania steinbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania steinbachii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania steinbachii is a fast-growing, perennial, herbaceous vine that can reach up to 10 m in length. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C.

Where to Find Mikania steinbachii

Mikania steinbachii can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Mikania steinbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania steinbachii?

Mikania steinbachii

What is the natural habitat of Mikania steinbachii?

Mikania steinbachii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Mikania steinbachii?

Mikania steinbachii is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

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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