General Impact
Considered a high risk invasive in many areas, Ardisia crenata often invades the understory of mesic forests from areas where it is planted or cultivated for ornamental purposes. Ardisia crenata can significantly reduce native species diversity when present, regardless of density. It significantly increases shade in understories, often shading out native seedlings. While there is no published data supporting the theory that A. crenata is poisonous, it is suspected to be the agent of death of livestock in two seperate cases in Florida (Langeland, 2007; Sellers, 2007).
No Impact information recorded for Ardisia crenata
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