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Asteraceae
Mikania

not marked as a favorite taxon Mikania batatifolia A.P. de Candolle. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Woodlands, pine savannas, marshes, on oolite or coral sand. Distribution: S. FL; Bahamas; Cuba.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: Holmes (1981) discusses the distinctiveness of this species from M. scandens, however, see Nauman (1981) for an argument for a single entity in Florida.

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA21, K4; = Mikania batataefolia DC. — Holmes (1981); = Willoughbya heterophylla Small; < Mikania micrantha Kunth — Fl7, WI; < Mikania scandens (L.) Willd. — Bah, SE1, WH3, Nauman (1981). Basionym: Mikania batatifolia DC. 1836

Links to other floras: = Mikania batatifolia - FNA21

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL

Heliophily ⓘ: 8

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