Mikania scandens
Assamlata, Climbing Hempvine
Other regional names: Climbing Hempweed +2 more
- Climbing Hempweed
- Louse Plaster
- Mile A Minute Weed
Also known as: Eupatorium orinocense subsp. batataefolium (DC.) M.Gómez +12 more
- Eupatorium orinocense subsp. batataefolium (DC.) M.Gómez
- Eupatorium orinocense var. batataefolium (DC.) M.Gómez, 1890
- Mikania angulosa Raf
- Mikania batataefolia DC.
- Mikania menisperma A.de Candolle
- Mikania menispermea DC.
- Mikania mikanoides
- Mikania pubescens Mublenb., 1813
- Mikania scandens f. scandens
- Mikania scandens subsp. scandens
- Willoughbya scandens (L.) Kuntze
- Willoughbya scandens var. normalis Kuntze
- Willoughbya scandens var. scandens
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Mikania scandens (commonly known as Assamlata or Climbing Hempvine) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Mikania is notably large, comprising more than 400 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Bahamas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gulf of Guinea Is., Jawa, Marianas