<i>Hydrocharis laevigata</i> in Europe
<i>Hydrocharis laevigata</i> (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Byng & Christenh. [= <i>Limnobium laevigatum</i> (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Heine], Hydrocharitaceae, is a floating-leaf aquatic plant that is native to inland South America. It is an invasive species in seve...
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| description | <i>Hydrocharis laevigata</i> (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Byng & Christenh. [= <i>Limnobium laevigatum</i> (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Heine], Hydrocharitaceae, is a floating-leaf aquatic plant that is native to inland South America. It is an invasive species in several parts of the world. Reports of its presence in Europe have been recently published: naturalised populations occur in three locations on the Iberian Peninsula. The literature also contains records of the species in Hungary and Poland. In addition, it has been observed in Sweden, Belgium, and the Netherlands. <i>H. laevigata</i> is highly adaptable and can profoundly transform habitat conditions in its invasive range, causing major issues for ecosystem conservation and human activities. Until recently, <i>H. laevigata</i> was not to be found in natural environments in Europe. Factors explaining its spread include its use as an ornamental plant, the eutrophication of inland waters, and the effects of global warming. With a focus on Europe, this short communication provides information on the species’ distribution, taxonomy, biology, habitat, and negative impacts. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b82d4f8332b84d23af80755fee1239d42023-11-16T22:46:19ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472023-02-0112470110.3390/plants12040701<i>Hydrocharis laevigata</i> in EuropePablo Garcia-Murillo0Department of Plant Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, 41012 Seville, Spain<i>Hydrocharis laevigata</i> (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Byng & Christenh. [= <i>Limnobium laevigatum</i> (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Heine], Hydrocharitaceae, is a floating-leaf aquatic plant that is native to inland South America. It is an invasive species in several parts of the world. Reports of its presence in Europe have been recently published: naturalised populations occur in three locations on the Iberian Peninsula. The literature also contains records of the species in Hungary and Poland. In addition, it has been observed in Sweden, Belgium, and the Netherlands. <i>H. laevigata</i> is highly adaptable and can profoundly transform habitat conditions in its invasive range, causing major issues for ecosystem conservation and human activities. Until recently, <i>H. laevigata</i> was not to be found in natural environments in Europe. Factors explaining its spread include its use as an ornamental plant, the eutrophication of inland waters, and the effects of global warming. With a focus on Europe, this short communication provides information on the species’ distribution, taxonomy, biology, habitat, and negative impacts.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/4/701aquatic plantsspongeplantAISbiological invasions |
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| title | <i>Hydrocharis laevigata</i> in Europe |
| title_full | <i>Hydrocharis laevigata</i> in Europe |
| title_fullStr | <i>Hydrocharis laevigata</i> in Europe |
| title_full_unstemmed | <i>Hydrocharis laevigata</i> in Europe |
| title_short | <i>Hydrocharis laevigata</i> in Europe |
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| topic | aquatic plants spongeplant AIS biological invasions |
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