Mile-a-minute
Mikania micrantha · Asteraceae
Smothers plantation crops and forest regeneration in the north-east and Western Ghats; listed among the world's 100 worst invasive species
Why Mile-a-minute is a problem
Smothers plantation crops and forest regeneration in the north-east and Western Ghats; listed among the world's 100 worst invasive species
What to plant instead
Management species; no planting substitute (restore native canopy after control)
Frequently asked questions
Is Mile-a-minute invasive in India?
Yes. Mile-a-minute (Mikania micrantha) is considered invasive in India. Smothers plantation crops and forest regeneration in the north-east and Western Ghats; listed among the world's 100 worst invasive species
Why is Mile-a-minute a problem?
Smothers plantation crops and forest regeneration in the north-east and Western Ghats; listed among the world's 100 worst invasive species