Mikania chevalieri

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A creeping or climbing plant. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 7 m high. It has heart shaped leaves. The flowers form a cluster with a flat top.

The juice of the leaves is applied against bee stings.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burkina Faso, Central Africa, Gabon, Ghana, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Mikania cordata var. chevalieri C. D. Adams; Mikania volubilis Warb.;