Invasive alien plant species (IAP) are species whose introduction and/or spread outside their natural distribution threaten biological diversity. They are non-native to an ecosystem, and may cause economic or environmental harm.
Find below are the list of Alien Invasive Plants In South Africa
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What are alien invasive plants in South Africa?
The most threatening alien plants in the Western Cape according to Cape Nature are:
Rooikrans.
Black Wattle.
Port Jackson.
Silky hakea.
Long-leafed wattle.
Stinkbean.
Australian Myrtle.
Spider gum.
What are four alien invasive plants in South Africa?
In South Africa there is a total of 383 invasive plant species that must be controlled and these species are listed in the NEMBA Alien and Invasive Species list of 2016. Some of the most threatening and most popular IAP’s in South Africa is the Rooikrans, Black Wattle, and Port Jackson trees (CapeNature, 2016).
What are the 5 worst invasive plants in South Africa?
Five worst invasive plants in South Africa
Pompom weed (Campuloclinium macrocephalum) – Category 1b.
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) –
Famine weed (Parthenium hysterophorus) – Category 1b.
Lantana (Lantana camara) – Category 1b.
Bugweed (Solanum mauritianum) – Category 1b.
How do alien plants spread?
Invasive plants are plants that are intentionally or accidentally introduced by humans into areas outside of their natural habitat. These species can spread rapidly with negative consequences for native species. Once an alien plant has invaded a habitat, it changes the conditions of that environment.
How can people spread the seeds of alien plants without knowing?
By clothes – Seeds may stick to clothes like socks, shoes, sweaters etc. By cars – They may stick to any vehicle on the tire or by wind.
How many invasive plants are in South Africa?
More about categories of Invasive Alien Plants. The regulation listed a total of 559 alien species as invasive and further 560 species are listed as prohibited and may not be introduced into South Africa. Below is a brief explanation of the four categories of Invasive Alien Plants as per the regulation.
Is Bamboo an invasive species in South Africa?
Bamboos have caused widespread damaging invasions in many regions of the world. In South Africa, despite a long-history of introduction, little is known on the bamboo species currently present and their invasion history.
Are lionfish invasive in South Africa?
It’s important to remember that every single invasive alien species is a natural part of an ecosystem somewhere else, and lionfish are a perfectly natural part of our coastal ecosystem here in South Africa.