Anthers spread out. Drawn by Vivian Frazier. From Correll and Correll 1972.

Cubans also treat intestinal ailments and rheumatism with the leaves of M. cordifolia (Roig 1945). In Brazil and the French West Indies, a decoction is used to treat snakebite. Mikania guaco is used as a febrifuge and snakebite remedy throughout the West Indies and Mesoamerica (Morton 1981).