Genus Mikania (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of evergreen lianas of tropical America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mikania is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as climbing hempvine or mile-a-minute vine.
- In a single growing season, a plant of the genus Mikania can spread a considerable distance, as the stem twines around other plants and objects.
- Some species within the genus Mikania are considered invasive weeds, threatening local ecosystems by shading out native species.
- Many of the over 430 species of the genus Mikania have not been scientifically described or are poorly understood.
- Plants of the genus Mikania are often used as traditional medicine in Latin America to treat a variety of ailments including fever, rheumatism, and respiratory problems.