Mikania Micrantha

Mikania micrantha is a fast growing vine listed as a Federal and State of Florida noxious weed. Left uncontrolled it can cover disturbed areas in only a few months, and then spill over into agricultural areas. It can smother and overwhelm other small plants and even large trees. It has been documented as a pest in banana, cacao, coconut, oil palm, rubber and rice plantations. It was recently found in the Redlands area of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Because it has been discovered early, it may be possible to stop the spread and potential destruction to Florida's agriculture and natural areas. Do your part to help control this weed! Look for it, Report it and Remove it. More information is available on www.freshfromflorida.com/pi/mikania-micrantha

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• Mikania micrantha
• climbing hempvine
• mile-a-minute
• noxious weed
• Redlands
• Miami-Dade County
• Florida
• Agriculture
• nursery industry
• Invasive
• UF
• IFAS
• weed management
• Dept of Agriculture
• USDA
• Florida Keys hempvine
• Mikania scandans
• Mikania cordifolia
• flowering vine
• heart shaped leaves