A taxonomic note on the genus <em>Mimosa</em> (Fabaceae) and the potential invasiveness of <em>M. diplotricha</em> in Sri Lanka (Giant sensitive plant)
<em>Mimosa diplotricha</em>, naturally a tropical American species, has now achieved the status of a noxious and invasive weed in the continental Africa and tropical Asia including the neighbouring India. It evidently impacts upon agriculture, pasture, forest ecosystems and wildlife. Alt...
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| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Ceylon Journal of Science |
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| Online Access: | https://cjs.sljol.info/articles/7910 |
| Summary: | <em>Mimosa diplotricha</em>, naturally a tropical American species, has now achieved the status of a noxious and invasive weed in the continental Africa and tropical Asia including the neighbouring India. It evidently impacts upon agriculture, pasture, forest ecosystems and wildlife. Although this species had been recorded several decades ago in Sri Lanka, its relatively extensive occurrence, rapid spread and invasive features have been manifested during recent past and therefore necessitate prompt attention of relevant authorities to control this troublesome invader. Furthermore, the recent addition of two more exotic species of <em>Mimosa</em> to the flora of Sri Lanka necessitates the updating of the taxonomy of the genus. |
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| ISSN: | 2513-2814 2513-230X |