Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verapazensis
ID:
93121

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71: 185 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092450

Common Names

  • Mikania verapazensis
  • Climbing Hempweed
  • Climbing Mikania

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Description

Mikania verapazensis (also called Verapaz Mikania, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in open areas, pastures, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Mikania verapazensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mikania verapazensis has small, white flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of finely divided leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mikania verapazensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is best planted in spring or autumn. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Mikania verapazensis

Mikania verapazensis is native to Guatemala and Mexico.

Mikania verapazensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mikania verapazensis?

Mikania verapazensis

What is the family of Mikania verapazensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Mikania verapazensis?

Verapaz Mikania

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-48692: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.