Tradescantia spathacea (herb)

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Management Information Preventative measures: Plant cuttings should not be dumped anywhere as this is a frequent source of new weed infestations. The origin of new top soil or fill should be checked as physical transportation of plant segments in soil is a major method of spread.                Management Resources/Links 1. PIER (Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk), 2002. Tradescantia spathacea.         Summary: Ecology, synonyms, common names, distributions (Pacific as well as global), management and impact information. Available from: http://www.hear.org/pier/species/tradescantia_spathacea.htm [Accessed 25 February 2003]. 2. Varnham, K. 2006. Non-native species in UK Overseas Territories: a review. JNCC Report 372. Peterborough: United Kingdom.         Summary: This database compiles information on alien species from British Overseas Territories. Available from: http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3660 [Accessed 10 November 2009]          Results Page: 1