Ageratina adenophora (Asteraceae) new species to the Italian alien flora and observations on its environmental threats

Authors

  • Emanuele Del Guacchio Bagnolifutura SpA, via Diocleziano 341-343, 80124-Naples, Italy

Keywords:

Ageratina Spach, Alien flora, Ecological impact, Eupatorieae Cass., Italy

Abstract

Ageratina adenophora is recorded for the first time in Italy (Campania region). Its naturalization status and ecology are discussed, also providing a morphological comparison with the related taxa (both occurring in Italy) A. ligustrina and Eupatorium cannabinum. Some remarks on potential threats for habitat and native flora are provided as well.

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2015-08-27

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Del Guacchio, E. (2015). Ageratina adenophora (Asteraceae) new species to the Italian alien flora and observations on its environmental threats. Hacquetia, 12(2). Retrieved from https://ojs.zrc-sazu.si/hacquetia/article/view/2853

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