Author(s):
1. AMIR SULTAN:
National Herbarium (Stewart Collection), National Agricultural Research Centre,Park Road, Islamabad,Pakistan
2. SAYED AFZAL SHAH:
Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences,Rawalpindi,Pakistan
3. MAHRINE RASHID:
National Herbarium (Stewart Collection), National Agricultural Research Centre,Park Road, Islamabad,Pakistan
Abstract:
Three globally expanding invasive species are presented as new records for the flora of Pakistan, also comprising two new generic records. Anredera cordifolia (Basellaceae) was observed in various localities of Swat, Rawalpindi and Islamabad districts, Dentella repens (Rubiaceae) was observed around Rawal Lake, Islamabad while Oenothera laciniata (Onagraceae) was observed in the Botanical Conservatory at National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad. Their descriptions and illustrations are provided for easy identification and global ranges are portrayed on maps.
Page(s):
243-248
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Botany, Volume: 54, Issue: 1, Year: 2022
Keywords:
Pakistan
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weeds
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invasive plants
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Oenothera laciniata
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Madeira vine
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Dentella repens
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Anredera cordifolia
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