issg Database: Management and Information Links for Oxalis pes-caprae

Oxalis pes-caprae (herb)

Ecology Distribution Management
Info Impact
Info References
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         Interim profile, incomplete information
         Management Information

Mechanical control: Some livestock (e.g. pigs, turkeys) are known to graze on the bulbs of Oxalis pes-caprae, and this can be used as a control measure. (Lambdon 2006).
Chemical control: Pre-emergence herbicides have been found to be effective against O. pes-caprae, particularly those containing glyphosphate or sulfonyl urea. O. pes-caprae is known to be resistant against dinitroaline-based herbicides. (Lambdon 2006).

         Management Resources/Links

1. Csurhes, S. and R. Edwards, 1998. Potential Environmental Weeds in Australia: Candidate Species for Preventative Control
2. IUCN/SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)., 2010. A Compilation of Information Sources for Conservation Managers.
        Summary: This compilation of information sources can be sorted on keywords for example: Baits & Lures, Non Target Species, Eradication, Monitoring, Risk Assessment, Weeds, Herbicides etc. This compilation is at present in Excel format, this will be web-enabled as a searchable database shortly. This version of the database has been developed by the IUCN SSC ISSG as part of an Overseas Territories Environmental Programme funded project XOT603 in partnership with the Cayman Islands Government - Department of Environment. The compilation is a work under progress, the ISSG will manage, maintain and enhance the database with current and newly published information, reports, journal articles etc.
3. Lambdon, Phil 2006. Oxalis pes-caprae. DAISIE Factsheet (Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventories for Europe)
        Summary: Available from: http://www.europe-aliens.org/pdf/Oxalis_pes-caprae.pdf [Accessing May 3 2010]
4. Marshall, George, 1987. A review of the biology and control of selected weed species in the genus Oxalis: O. stricta L., O. latifolia H.B.K. and O. pes-caprae L. Crop Protection Vol. 6 December 1987, 355-364
5. Vila, Montserrat; Gimeno, Isabel, 2007a. Effect of intercropping and ploughing on Mediterranean managed grasslands invaded by Oxalis pes-caprae. Plant Protection Quarterly. 22(2). 2007. 62-66.
        Summary: Available from: http://www.montsevila.org/Other%5CEffect%20of%20agricultural%20practices.pdf [Accessed 2 May 2010]
6. Vila, Montserrat; Tessier, Marc; Suehs, Carey M.; Brundu, Giuseppe; Carta, Luisa; Galanidis, Alexandros; Lambdon, Philip; Manca, Manuela; Medail, Frederic; Moragues, Eva; Traveset, Anna; Troumbis, Andreas Y.; Hulme, Philip E., 2006. Local and regional assessments of the impacts of plant invaders on vegetation structure and soil properties of Mediterranean islands. Journal of Biogeography. 33(5). MAY 2006. 853-861.
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