薇甘菊

Fast-growing, aggressive climber or creeper. Considered an invasive weed in several regions where it has become naturalized. Has a tendency to over-run nearby plants and kill them by smothering them, or blocking off sunlight. Also exhibits allelopathic properties -- plant secretes inhibitory chemicals to prevent growth or germination of nearby plants.Reported to grow up to 27mm per day, and may cover more than 25sqm in a few months. Besides rapid growth-rate (hence the common name 'Mile-A-Minute'), the plant may produce as many as 40,000 seeds per year -- these are dispersed by wind, or carried on hair, fur and clothing. Plant is able to root from stem fragments as well.Nectar plant for Common Pierrot (Castalius rosimon) and Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana) butterflies. Plant commonly attacked by aphids, resulting in distorted curled leaves. Triangular leaf shape said to be inspiration for design of canopy walk floor-panel used on aerial walkways for Southern Ridges, Singapore.

Pruning group 11 (Vigorous climber) — 基於植物形態自動推斷，非 RHS 官方分類。 強健攀緣植物，空間不足時修剪控制範圍即可。 熱帶環境下無明顯休眠期，全年皆可進行修剪。

Seed, Stem Cutting, Stolon / Runner, Sucker

Associated with, Sucking Insects