Distribution of invasive alien Tithonia (Asteraceae) species in eastern and southern Africa and the socio-ecological impacts of T. diversifolia in Zambia

Background: Many alien plant species, such as Tithonia diversifolia, T. rotundifolia and T. tubaeformis, have been introduced to areas outside of their natural distribution range to provide benefits, but have subsequently become invasive, threatening biodiversity and agricultural productivity. Obje...

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Main Authors: Arne B.R. Witt, Ross T. Shackleton, Tim Beale, Winnie Nunda, Brian W. van Wilgen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African National Biodiversity Institut 2019-01-01
Series:Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation
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Online Access:https://journals.abcjournal.aosis.co.za/index.php/abc/article/view/2356