Scientific name

 : Mikania micrantha (L.) Kunth.

Common name

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Mikania, American rope , Chinese creeper, Mile-a-minute weed

Origin

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Tropical and sub tropical zones of north and south America, Neotropical origin

Introduction

:

 Introduced as ground cover on air force runway, camouflage during world wars and cover crop for tea plantations (1940)

Likely pathways of spread

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Air, water, nursery and trade through seeds

Vectors

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Wildlife, animal, transport network and nurseries

Distribution patterns

:

Major menace in natural forests, plantations, agriculture system (Jhum area) commonly observed in north eastern and eastern India

Threat level

:

National, Regional
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