Mikania micrantha
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds; Species targeted for eradication; World's Worst Invasive Alien Species] |
| Common names | American Rope, Chinese Creeper, Mikania, Mikania Vine, Mile-a-minute, Mile-a-minute Weed |
| Synonyms | Information unavailable |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Vine/scrambler/climber |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 6 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Tropical America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, Christmas Island |
| Exotic range (other) | Africa, Asia, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands Christmas Island |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Riparian systems, Scrublands/shrublands, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Fertile |
| Decade of introduction | 1970 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 1
Species has increases in the area of suitable habitat and habitat suitability of observations under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
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Further Information
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=67671
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&state=&s=&ibra=all&card=V12
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/mikania_micrantha.htm
http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=42&fr=1&sts=sss&lang=EN
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