Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. (Compositae), an adventive species new to the flora of Serbia

During field investigations of the wetland flora on Danubian islands in the vicinity of Pančevo (Serbia), we found the plant species Eclipta prostrata (Compositae). This adventive species with pantropical distribution has never before been recorded in Serbia. The present paper provides basic informa...

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Main Authors: Perić Ranko, Rilak Sara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade 2017-04-01
Series:Botanica Serbica
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Online Access:http://botanicaserbica.bio.bg.ac.rs/arhiva/pdf/2017_41_1_686_full.pdf
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Summary:During field investigations of the wetland flora on Danubian islands in the vicinity of Pančevo (Serbia), we found the plant species Eclipta prostrata (Compositae). This adventive species with pantropical distribution has never before been recorded in Serbia. The present paper provides basic information about its morphological features, biology and habitat preferences, as well as some data on its coenology and the possible pathways of its introduction.
ISSN:1821-2158
1821-2638