Mikania scandens (L.) Willd. var. pubescens (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray

Scientific Name: Mikania scandens (L.) Willd. var. pubescens (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Mikania Willd./ Mikania scandens (L.) Willd. var. pubescens (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray

<i>Mikania scandens</i> (L.) Willd. var. pubescens (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray
General Information
Usda SymbolMISCP
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herbVine,
Native LocationsMISCP

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Mikania scandens (L.) Willd. var. pubescens (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseMedium
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum8.7
pH, Minimum5.7
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2728
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1212
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationClimbing
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ColorBlue
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanModerate
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seedling VigorHigh
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Mikania scandens</i> (L.) Willd. var. pubescens (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray

<i>Mikania scandens</i> (L.) Willd. var. pubescens (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray

<i>Mikania scandens</i> (L.) Willd. var. pubescens (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray

<i>Mikania scandens</i> (L.) Willd. var. pubescens (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray

<i>Mikania scandens</i> (L.) Willd. var. pubescens (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray

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