Willoughbya heterophylla Small
Scientific Name: Willoughbya heterophylla Small
Synonyms: Mikania angulosa Raf., Mikania batatifolia auct. non DC., Mikania scandens (L.) Willd. var. <i>pubescens</i> (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray, Willoughbya heterophylla Small
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Mikania Willd./ Willoughbya heterophylla Small
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | WIHE2 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herbVine, |
| Native Locations | WIHE2 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Willoughbya heterophylla Small.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Moisture Use | Medium |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | None |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 110 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| pH, Maximum | 8.7 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.7 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 2728 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 1212 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 30 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 16 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -38 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Climbing |
| Toxicity | None |
| Active Growth Period | Summer |
| C:N Ratio | Medium |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Blue |
| Growth Form | Single Crown |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 1.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
Reproduction
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Small Grain | No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Summer |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | High |
| Palatable Browse Animal | High |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
