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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.

Synonyms

  • Mikania

Hypernyms

  • Asterid Dicot Genus
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