Genus Mikania, commonly known as the Climbing Hempweed, is a group of flowering plants endemic to South and Central America. There are a number of synonyms for Genus Mikania, including Mikania glomerata, Mikania scandens, Eupatorium scandens, and Austroeupatorium glomeratum. These synonyms are used to refer to different subspecies of the same plant, which can typically be distinguished by variations in leaf shape and flower characteristics. Despite their shared genetic lineage, different subspecies of Genus Mikania may have different medicinal properties, and are often used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including inflammation and respiratory conditions.