MATERIALS AND METHODS
Data sources A total of 105 reports all over the
world (1967–2012 AD) were studied and analysed.
The reports containing the genus name (Mikania) and
the species name of the plant (micrantha) were taken
into account. The database of the journal groups [like
Springer, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, ScienceDirect]
were searched with the key-word Mikania micrantha.
The worldwide available databases [like Asia-Pacific
Forest Invasive Species Network (APFISN), CABI,
Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)] were also