Pluchea carolinensis (shrub)

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Interim profile, incomplete information Taxonomic name: Pluchea carolinensis (Jacq.) G. Don Synonyms: Conyza carolinensis Jacq., Conyza cortesii Kunth, Pluchea cortesii (Kunth) DC., Pluchea odorata auct. non (L.) Cass., Pluchea symphytifolia auct. non (P. Mill.) Gillis, non Conyza symphytifolia P. Mill., Pluchea X fosbergii Cooperrider & Galang Common names: cattletongue (English), cure-for-all (English), curry plant (English), pluchea (English), shrubby fleabane (English), sourbush (English), stinking fleabane (English), weet scent (English), wild tobacco (English) Organism type: shrub Pluchea carolinensis is a 1 to 2.5 metre high shrub. It usually occurs in open and disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures. This fast-growing shrub can form dense stands in dry habitats. It can compete with fodder plants in pasture and with native plants in natural areas. It can be very invasive in coastal areas on limestone substrates as is the case in French Polynesia. This shrub is now widespread in many Pacific islands where it is regarded as an aggressive weed. Occurs in: agricultural areas, range/grasslands, ruderal/disturbed Geographical range Régions d’origine: Indigène du Mexique par l'Amérique centrale jusqu'au nord de l'Amérique du Sud et dans les îles des Antilles. Régions d'introduction connues: Répandue dans de nombreuses îles du Pacifique (Iles Cook, la Polynésie française, Guam, Hawaii, Kiribati, Îles Marshall, Nouvelle-Calédonie, Palau.) (PIER, 2007). Compiled by: Comité français de l'UICN (IUCN French Committee) & IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) To contribute information, please contact Shyama Pagad. Last Modified: Thursday, 3 April 2008