Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
szyszylowiczii
ID:
11107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36(5): 475 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010436

Common Names

  • Szyszylowiczii
  • Mikania Szyszylowiczii
  • Climbing Hempweed

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Description

Mikania szyszylowiczii (also called Szyszylowicz's Mikania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Andes and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania szyszylowiczii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mikania szyszylowiczii is white and has a diameter of 1.7 cm. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania szyszylowiczii is a fast-growing, perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mikania szyszylowiczii

Mikania szyszylowiczii is native to South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Mikania szyszylowiczii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania szyszylowiczii?

Mikania szyszylowiczii

What is the common name of Mikania szyszylowiczii?

Szyszylowicz's Mikania

What is the natural habitat of Mikania szyszylowiczii?

Forests and thickets

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,