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.
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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