The presence of Euphorbia hypericifolia is reported for the first time in Italy, it is a neophyte native to tropical and sub-tropical Americas. Its occurrence in the Mediterranean area is very scattered and circumscribed to a few countries, such as Spain and Greece. Morphological, ecological features and taxonomic notes are discussed, considering also its occasional misidentification. The invasion risk of this species is assessed.
Euphorbia hypericifolia L. (Euphorbiaceae), a new alien species for Italy
SCIANDRELLO, SAVERIO
;GIUSSO DEL GALDO, GIANPIETRO;MINISSALE, Pietro
2016-01-01
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The presence of Euphorbia hypericifolia is reported for the first time in Italy, it is a neophyte native to tropical and sub-tropical Americas. Its occurrence in the Mediterranean area is very scattered and circumscribed to a few countries, such as Spain and Greece. Morphological, ecological features and taxonomic notes are discussed, considering also its occasional misidentification. The invasion risk of this species is assessed.File in questo prodotto:
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