issg Database: Management and Information Links for Delairea odorata

Delairea odorata (vine, climber)

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         Management Information

Preventitive measures: Delairea odorata should not be used as a landscape plant or sold as an ornamental in nursery stock. Education of the public on the harmful effects the plant has on native habitats and species should be a priority (Starr et al. 2003). Monitoring and mapping infestations as they arise is also considered a priority as well as follow-up monitoring and control to make sure infested areas remain clean (Jacobi & Warshauer, undated).
A Risk Assessment of Delairea odorata for Hawaii and other Pacific islands was prepared by Dr. Curtis Daehler (UH Botany) with funding from the Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program and US Forest Service. The alien plant screening system is derived from Pheloung et al. (1999) with minor modifications for use in Pacific islands (Daehler et al. 2004). The result is a score of 14 and a recommendation of: "Likely to cause significant ecological or economic harm in Hawaii and on other Pacific Islands as determined by a high WRA score, which is based on published sources describing species biology and behaviour in Hawaii and/or other parts of the world."
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         Management Resources/Links

1. Alvarez, M.E., 1997, Management of Cape-ivy (Delairea odorata) in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California Exotic Pest Plant Council, 1997 Symposium Proceedings, [online].
        Summary: An article from a 1997 symposium discussing the current impact of the time of cape ivy on ecosystems and communities in the state of California. It also reviews the impact of mechanical control employed on several infestations and the success of volunteer programs in controlling cape ivy.
Available from: http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:VBDTEmtS3FEJ:www.cal-ipc.org/symposia/archive/pdf/1997_symposium_proceedings1933.pdf+delairea+odorata&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=23&gl=us [Accessed on 23 March 2007].
2. Bossard, C., undated, Delairea odorata, Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR), University of California, [online].
        Summary: An informative article that gives great details on the biology, ecology, distribution, and several management options for the control of cape ivy.
Available from: http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/detailreport.cfm?usernumber=41&surveynumber=182 [Accessed on 23 March 2007].
3. California Invasives Plant Council (Cal-IPC) ., undated. Invasive plants of California's Wildlands Delairea odorata
        Summary: Available from: http://www.cal-ipc.org/ip/management/ipcw/pages/detailreport.cfm@usernumber=41&surveynumber=182.php [Accessed 6 August 2007]
4. Jacobi, J.D., & Warshauer, F.R., undated, Distribution of Six Alien Plant Species in Upland Habitats on the Island of Hawai'I, Aliens in Upland Habitats.
        Summary: Research on mapping six aggressive invasive plant species in Hawaii, including Delairea odorata. Giving the habitat, distribution amongst the Hawaiian islands, and abundance, along with recommendations on continuous monitoring of these populations.
Available from: http://www.hear.org/books/apineh1992/pdfs/apineh1992ii2jacobiwarshauer.pdf [Accessed on 23 March 2007].
5. Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk(PIER), 2006, Delairea odorata, [online database].
        Summary: A Pacific island database on invasive species introductions and distributions. Also includes brief information on habitat and management options.
Available from: http://www.hear.org/pier/species/delairea_odorata.htm [Accessed on 23 March 2007].
6. Starr, F., Starr, K., & Loope, L., Jan. 2003, Delairea odorata Cape ivy, United States Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, Haleakala Field Station, Maui, Hawai'i.
        Summary: A very informative article on the current control and distribution of Cape ivy as an introduced and invasive species. Also gives a great description , habitat and management options that are currently available.
Available from: http://www.hear.org/starr/hiplants/reports/pdf/delairea_odorata.pdf [Accessed on 23 March 2007].
7. Stelljes, K.B., June 2001, South African Insects May Help Against Cape Ivy, Agricultural Research, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture(USDA), [available online].
        Summary: A magazine article from USDA-ARS discussing biological control species that have the potential to be introduced into the U.S. for the control of Cape ivy.
Available from: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jun01/cape0601.htm [Accessed on 23 March 2007].
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