bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Aloysia citrodora (lemon verbena).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Aloysia citrodora is a shrub native to Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay that has been extensively introduced in tropical and warm temperate regions as an aromatic, ornamental and medicinal plant. It is often planted in gardens and as a potted plant. It has escaped from cultivation and also grows spontaneously after cultivation. This species has the capability to spread by seeds and vegetatively from stem fragments or cuttings. Currently, A. citrodora is listed as invasive in Cuba and South Africa, and it can be found naturalized in a wide range of habitats and regions around the world. It is included in the Global Compendium of Weeds.
Carludovica palmata (Panama hat plant).
Authors: Dube Shruti 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Carludovica palmata is a large herbaceous plant resembling a small palm tree, native to Central America and northern South America. It has been widely introduced and cultivated because of its ornamental value and its use as a source of fibre, in particular for making Panama hats. It is considered naturalized on many Caribbean Islands, and is recorded as invasive in Cuba. It has been seen to be naturalizing in the forest understorey on Upolu, Samoa. Thus, although there is little evidence of any negative impact, it is considered as an invasive or potentially invasive plant on tropical islands such as the Cook Islands and Samoa. It is one of the invasive species of environmental concern in Guam, Hawaii and Papua New Guinea (Space et al., 2003). On the basis of its potential for spreading, the risk assessment in PIER (2018) classifies it as 'High risk'.
Erechtites hieraciifolius (American burnweed).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Erechtites hieraciifolius is a fast-growing, annual herb that is native to North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. It is recorded as an environmental and agricultural weed in areas both within and outside its native distribution. Mature plants can produce large amounts of wind-dispersed seed, facilitating the colonisation of new areas. It is adapted to grow in a wide range of disturbed anthropogenic habitats and can outcompete other species to form dense populations. It may also spread as a seed contaminant of crops. Currently, it is listed as invasive in Hong Kong, Hawaii, the Galapagos Islands, French Polynesia, Palau, US Minor Outlying Islands, New Zealand and Hungary. It is also considered a potential weed in Australia, where it is under quarantine.
Solidago sempervirens (seaside goldenrod).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Solidago sempervirens is a herb native to North America that has been introduced as an ornamental and to combat soil erosion and stabilize dunes. This species is highly tolerant of both saline soils and salt spray and can be found growing in coastal thickets, salt marshes, sand dunes and the banks of estuaries and lakes, but also in grasslands, disturbed sites, forest edges and along roadsides. This species is adapted to grow in a wide range of climates (from tropical to a humid continental and temperate oceanic climates) and produces large amount of wind-dispersed seeds, which are features that may facilitate its spread into new habitats. S. sempervirens also produces allelochemicals that suppress the establishment and growth of other plant species. Currently, it is listed as invasive in the USA, Japan, the Dominican Republic, the Azores and Australia.
Thelypteris opulenta (jewelled maiden fern).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Thelypteris opulenta is a perennial fern, native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, that has been introduced as an ornamental to gardens and amenity areas. It produces numerous spores that are easily dispersed by wind and water. It also spreads via rhizomes, stolons and tubers, which are often dispersed to new areas in dumped garden waste. T. opulenta is known to have escaped from cultivation and grows as a weed in disturbed sites, secondary forests and along roadsides and trails. It is listed as a common weed in moist and wet habitats in Central and South America and has been listed as an invasive species in Peru, Costa Rica (Cocos Island) and Cuba.
Leptochloa fusca (sprangletop).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa , Parker Chris 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Leptochloa fusca is a perennial weed with a global distribution. It is an aggressive species showing a competitive advantage in many situations due to its tolerance of saline and alkaline soils and its likely ability to fix nitrogen. It is commonly a serious weed of rice in many countries. It is recorded as invasive in Cuba, Hawaii and in the Chagos Archipelago (as L. fusca subsp. uninervia) and has been the subject of an 'eradication action' in Europe.
Sporobolus tenuissimus (tropical dropseed).
Authors: Vélez-Gavilán Jeanine 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

S. tenuissimus is a tropical annual grass listed as invasive only in Cuba; where it is present and abundant throughout the country (Oviedo Prieto et al., 2012; Catasús Guerra, 2015). Although Catasús Guerra (1997) listed the species as with almost no aggressive behaviour, by 2015 the same author listed it as a non-desirable grass. It is reported as present in Cuba since the second half of the twentieth century, possibly arriving with hurricane winds and extending through the whole country in less than 15 years (Catasús Guerra,1997). Duistermaat (2004) cites the species as spreading rapidly in India, Indonesia and Thailand and as expected to spread more in Singapore and Malaysia. It is possibly a contaminant in soil or garden material (Duistermaat, 2004). It is listed as introduced but non-invasive for south Florida, USA (Mortellaro et al., 2012).
Triumfetta bogotensis (parquet bur).
Authors: Areces-Berazain Fabiola 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Triumfetta bogotensis is a weedy shrub, native to tropical America, that grows in shaded roadsides, pastures, wastelands, woodland margins and disturbed forest sites. It has been listed as a transformer invasive in Cuba, but some other sources consider it native in this country.
Crotalaria verrucosa (blue-flower rattlepod).
Authors: Ventosa-Febles Eduardo A. 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Crotalaria verrucosa is a herbaceous annual native to Asia and parts of Oceania, now found widely naturalized throughout the tropics and subtropics, sometimes grown as a cover crop, intercrop and soil improver. It is a common weed of roadsides, marshes and agricultural land that can grow rapidly and develop ground cover. However, some studies have shown it does not adversely affect yield when grown with crops such as maize and cassava, while out-competing other weeds. It has not been classified as an invasive species in any country.
Emilia coccinea (scarlet tasselflower).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

As many other species within the genus Emilia, E. coccinea is herb that behaves as an environmental and agricultural weed. This fast-growing herb has the potential to rapidly colonize disturbed areas, waste grounds, gardens, forest edges, pastures, active and abandoned cultivated lands, roadsides, dry thickets and riverbanks. This species is adapted to grow in a wide range of environmental conditions and has wind-dispersed seeds, which are features that may facilitate its spread into new habitats. It is listed as invasive in Hawaii, Dominican Republic and New Caledonia.
Sida repens (Javanese fanpetals).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Sida repens is a perennial herb native to Central America and parts of South America that grows as a weed in disturbed sites, wastelands, pastures and on roadsides. It has been classified as a weed in Cuba and as invasive in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This weedy species produces prickly fruits that attach to animal fur or human clothing, facilitating seed dispersal.
Lemna aequinoctialis (lesser duckweed).
Authors: Vélez-Gavilán Jeanine 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Lemna aequinoctialis is a tiny free-floating aquatic plant. It is listed as an invasive species in New Caledonia and Cuba. It can become abundant in freshwater lakes, pools, canals and slow flowing rivers and has been reported as a transformer species in Cuba.
Ruellia macrophylla (large leaved ruellia).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

R. macrophylla is an herb or small shrub occasionally planted as ornamental for its bright red flowers. Within its native distribution range, this species is listed as "rare" or "uncommon" (Davidse et al., 2012; Missouri Botanical Garden, 2017). To date, R. macrophylla has been listed as invasive only in Cuba (Oviedo Prieto et al., 2012). However, the status and distribution of R. macrophylla on this island is uncertain and while some authors classify this species as "alien" and "invasive" in Cuba, other authors consider it as native for this island (Acevedo-Rodríguez and Strong, 2012; USDA-ARS, 2017).
Lupinus plattensis (Nebraska lupine).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Lupinus plattensis is a fast-growing, perennial herb native to the USA. It can be weedy or invasive primarily in disturbed and ruderal areas, within and outside its native distribution range. The species spreads both by seed and vegetatively by rootstocks, and has the potential to rapidly colonize disturbed areas. Currently, it is listed as invasive only in the Dominican Republic, although no specific impacts have been recorded.
Coix lacryma-jobi (Job's-tears).
Authors: Areces-Berazain Fabiola , Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Coix lacryma-jobi is a grass indigenous to Southern and Eastern Asia that has been introduced in tropical and warm temperate regions as a cereal, fodder and forage crop, and for its attractive grains which are used as beads for making rosaries, necklaces, and other objects. It has escaped cultivation and become naturalized in more than 90 countries, often occurring as a weed in humid and disturbed sites, along waterways and forest edges, wetlands and swamps. C. lacryma-jobi is a robust grass that grows forming dense and tall clumps that block the flow of waterways and outcompete native vegetation. It is listed as invasive in Singapore, Australia, New Caledonia, the Cook Islands, the Galapagos, Greece Hawaii, French Polynesia, Mexico, Brazil, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Jamaica and on many islands in the Pacific and Indian Ocean. It is regarded as potentially invasive in the Mascarene Islands (Mauritius, Reunion and Rodrigues).
Dieffenbachia seguine (dumb cane).
Authors: Kaufman Sylvan 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Dieffenbachia seguine, commonly called dumb cane, is a herbaceous plant native from the Caribbean and South America that is widely cultivated as an ornamental. It has invaded intact forest ecosystems in Samoa and become widely naturalized where planted as an ornamental. Plants are considered weeds in some tropical plantations within and outside the plant's native range. The species can spread via seed and vegetatively from discarded garden waste. All parts of the plant are highly toxic to people and pets.
Derris elliptica (tuba root).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Derris elliptica is a large and fast-growing climber that is cultivated primarily across tropical regions of the world for its roots, which are used as fish poison and as the source of the natural insecticide rotenone. This species is adapted to a wide range of climates and soil types and spreads sexually by seed and vegetatively by stem fragments. It has successfully escaped from cultivation to become naturalized principally in disturbed areas and secondary forests. D. elliptica often behaves as an aggressive weed and, once established, climbs over other trees and shrubs forming a dense canopy that smothers vegetation, fences, forests, pastures, plantations and cultivated land. D. elliptica is now listed as invasive in Fiji, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Palau, Japan and Cuba.
Acacia auriculiformis (northern black wattle).
Authors: Vélez-Gavilán Jeanine 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

A. auriculiformis is a tree from the legume family that has been introduced into tropical and subtropical areas as an ornamental, for reforestation, soil improvement and for its wood and pulp (PROTA, 2016). In Florida, USA, A. auriculiformis is a category 1 alien plant (Langeland and Burks, 1998), and it is prohibited in Miami-Dade County (PROTA, 2016). It is listed as invasive in Asia (Bangladesh, Singapore), Africa (Comoros, Mayotte, Tanzania), North America (Florida, USA), the Caribbean (Bahamas) and Oceania (Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam) (Islam, 2002; SE-EEPC, 2002; Tan and Tan, 2002; Kotiluoto et al., 2009; PIER, 2016). Space and Flynn (2000) list it among species that are invasive elsewhere and are invasive or potentially invasive on the Pacific island of Chuuk. A. auriculiformis is presently rare or uncommon in American Samoa but was listed among those naturalized species considered invasive elsewhere and classed as common or weedy (Space and Flynn, 2000). The species is also listed as a category 2 invasive plant species in the Bahamas (BEST Commission, 2003). Islam (2002) reports that following recent introduction of this species to Bangladesh, A. auriculiformis germinates naturally in plantation forests and prevents the germination of native species. It is one of 17 plant species named on a preliminary list of invasive alien species for Singapore (Tan and Tan, 2002). Starr et al. (2003) recommended the eradication of the species in Hawaii, USA, to prevent its invasion.
Inga punctata (ice cream bean tree).
Authors: Dube Shruti 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Inga punctata is a fast-growing species native to the Americas, ranging from Mexico to northern South America and some Caribbean islands. The species can rapidly invade space once available. In forests it will spread to occupy any gap whether it is natural or man-made and outcompete native species (González-Oliva, 2015). It has been introduced in Cuba where it is reported as invasive in the mesic forests of Sierra del Rosario.
Lagerstroemia speciosa (Pride of India).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

L. speciosa is a tree species widely commercial for ornamental purposes and as roadside trees. This species is very appreciated in the horticulture market for its large, showy, bright pink to lavender flowers (Gilman and Watson, 1993; Randall, 2012, USDA-ARS, 2017). It is often planted in gardens, yards and parks, around parking lots, and along highways (Gilman and Watson, 1993 Orwa et al., 2009). L. speciosa has escaped from cultivation and now it can be found naturalized in waste places, disturbed sites, open grasslands, and along roadsides in a great variety of climates (Orwa et al., 2009). It has a wide spreading crown and a dense root system with the potential to alter soil conditions and inhibit the establishment of native vegetation in the understory. Currently it is listed as invasive in Belize, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (Balick et al., 2000; Chacón and Saborío, 2012; Rojas-Sandoval and Acevedo-Rodríguez, 2015).
Lonicera confusa.
Authors: Chabert José L. 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

L. confusa is a perennial vine belonging to the honeysuckle family and is native to China, Nepal and Vietnam. It has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is listed as an invasive species in Cuba and is also reported as one of the 46 most widespread invasive plants on the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. Despite this, there is no information available about its economic, social or environmental impacts or any methods for prevention or control of the species.
Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Lathyrus odoratus is a fast-growing, annual herb native only to southwest Italy and Sicily, but widely introduced as an ornamental. The ability of this species to tolerate a wide range of habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, secondary forests, as well as natural forests, means that it has the potential to spread much further than it has to date. This species has a climbing or sprawling habit, and consequently, has the capability to displace native species. Currently it is considered invasive in New Zealand and 'possibly invasive' in the Dominican Republic. However, in its native range it is listed as Near Threatened, as it is subject to wild collection threat due to its commercial value.
Luffa acutangula (angled luffa).
Authors: Chabert-Llompart Jose 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

L. acutangula is a large, annual climbing plant, grown commercially for its unripe fruits which are used as a vegetable (PROTA, 2016). Native to southern Asia, it is now widely found in tropical and subtropical parts of the world (USDA-ARS, 2016). It grows vigorously, producing long stems that scramble over the ground or climb into nearby vegetation, supporting themselves by means of tendrils (Useful Tropical Plants, 2016). It is listed as invasive in Cuba (Oviedo Prieto et al., 2012) and on Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean (PIER, 2016).
Pachira insignis (wild chestnut).
Authors: Areces-Berazain Fabiola 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Pachira insignis is a tree native to the Amazon basin in South America. It is cultivated in the region as an ornamental shade tree and has been introduced for this purpose in the West Indies. It has been listed as invasive only in Dominican Republic (Kairo et al., 2003; Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, 2012; Randall, 2012).
Aeginetia indica (forest ghost flower).
Authors: Vélez-Gavilán Jeanine 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Aeginetia indica is not considered as an invasive species in its native range and it is not known to occur as an introduced species elsewhere. It has a wide distribution in Asia and Oceania (Papua New Guinea), where it is reported as dispersed in scattered locations throughout its range. Although it is listed as common in Thailand, the species is rare and declining elsewhere throughout its native distribution. It has a local IUCN Red List status of "Critically Endangered/Possibly Extinct" in Sri Lanka, with only a small population known after not been recorded for 125 years. Because A. indica is a holoparasite affecting a number of crops, it is a species of concern for some countries outside of its native range. It is designated as a noxious weed in the USA, even without the species being present in the New World. Possible distribution models for A. indica show that the species has a broad invasive potential in tropical and subtropical areas of all continents where potential host crops are grown. The germination requirements and host-specificity of A. indica could be a deterrent for the species expanding outside its native range.
Toxicodendron succedaneum (wax tree).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Toxicodendron succedaneum is a tree species that has been widely cultivated as a garden and street tree because of its brightly coloured autumn foliage. However, all parts of the plant are highly toxic and can cause severe dermatitis and allergic reactions in humans. T. succedaneum has escaped from cultivation and can be found naturalized along roadsides and in bushlands, woodlands and disturbed areas near cultivation. Traits such as fruits dispersed by birds and high germination rates have facilitated its spread, naturalization and invasion into natural and disturbed areas. Currently, it is listed as invasive in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil and Cuba.
Terminalia catappa (Singapore almond).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

T. catappa is a perennial tree species that has been extensively introduced into littoral habitats, coastal forests, gardens and parks to be used as an ornamental, shade tree, and sand-dune stabilizer (Orwa et al., 2009; ISSG, 2017). This species has become of the most common trees in littoral habitats and beaches across tropical and subtropical regions of America, India, southeastern Asia, and the Pacific Ocean, due in part to human-mediated introductions, the adaptation of its fruits to be dispersed over long-distances by sea currents and its tolerance to salt-spray, coastal-winds and drought conditions (Thomson and Evans, 2006; Brown and Cooprider, 2013). T. catappa is a prolific seed producer and fruits may remain viable for a long time, even after floating in salt water for considerable time periods. This species naturalizes readily in littoral habitats and has been listed as invasive in the United States (Florida and Hawaii), Brazil, the Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands where it is displacing native vegetation and altering coastal dynamics (Smith, 2010; Oviedo Prieto et al., 2012; Mir, 2012; Rojas-Sandoval and Acevedo-Rodríguez, 2015; FLEPPC, 2017; I3N-Brazil, 2017; ISSG, 2017).
Tithonia diversifolia (Mexican sunflower).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa , Winnifred Aool , Morris Opio Samuel 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Tithonia diversifolia is a herbaceous flowering plant that has been widely introduced as an ornamental and has escaped from cultivation to become invasive, mostly in disturbed sites, along roadsides and in ruderal areas near cultivation. T. diversifolia is a successful invader of new habitats through its tolerance to heat and drought, its rapid growth rates and its large production of lightweight seeds which are easily dispersed by wind, water and animals. Dormant seeds also remain viable in the soil for up to four months. Once established, T. diversifolia quickly forms dense stands with the potential to outcompete native vegetation and thus prevent the recruitment and growth of native plant species. Allelopathic activity has also been reported for this species.
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (montbretia).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora has been widely cultivated as an ornamental and has escaped from cultivation to become invasive in disturbed sites, riverbanks, wasteland, along roadsides, and shrublands (Ensbey et al., 2011; Weeds of Australia, 2016, Weeds of New Zealand, 2016). This species is well adapted to grow in a wide range of environmental conditions and soil types (it may grow in any soil, wet or dry, poor or rich). It competes aggressively with native vegetation for resources such as water and nutrients and it has the potential to displace native vegetation primarily in riparian areas and moist shrublands. Once established, it moves rapidly down watercourses into natural forests. The mass of corms in the soil contributes to the breakdown and erosion of natural creek and riverbanks (Ensbey et al., 2011; Weeds of the Blue Mountains, 2016).
Adonidia merrillii (Christmas palm).
Authors: Rojas-Sandoval Julissa 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Adonidia merrillii is one of the most popular ornamental palms worldwide. Native to the Philippines and Malaysia, it has been extensively introduced, mostly in tropical regions but also as an indoor plant in subtropical and temperate areas. Currently it is listed as invasive in Cuba, the Bahamas and Anguilla. On these islands, this palm species has escaped cultivation and is now competing with native plant species. Because A. merrillii is highly susceptible to lethal yellowing disease, it is considered a threat for the conservation of native palm species in the Bahamas.
Zoysia matrella (Manila grass).
Authors: Kaufman Sylvan 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Z. matrella is a warm season grass which has been widely planted as a turf grass in tropical and subtropical regions around the world and has naturalized mainly close to where it was planted in disturbed areas. It grows slowly and primarily spreads by rhizomes and stolons, but could also spread by seed. There is no information available on its impacts. It forms dense stands and could displace native species through competition for resources.