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    23 references found for Rhodomyrtus tomentosa:
    Management information
      Summary: Good images, very brief notes, including some on management.
      Available from: http://co.collier.fl.us/natresources/exotics/drm.htm [Accessed 27 May, 2003].

    2. Daehler, C.C; Denslow, J.S; Ansari, S and Huang-Chi, K., 2004. A Risk-Assessment System for Screening Out Invasive Pest Plants from Hawaii and Other Pacific Islands. Conservation Biology Volume 18 Issue 2 Page 360.
      Summary: A study on the use of a screening system to assess proposed plant introductions to Hawaii or other Pacific Islands and to identify high-risk species used in horticulture and forestry which would greatly reduce future pest-plant problems and allow entry of most nonpests.
      Summary: Ecology, synonyms, common names, distributions (Pacific as well as global), management and impact information..
      Available from: http://www.hear.org/pier/species/rhodomyrtus_tomentosa.htm [Accessed 5 February 2003].

    4. Possley, J., K. Kitajima and R.K. Stocker. In press. Seasonal allocation of carbohydrates in an invasive Florida shrub: Rhodomyrtus tomentosa. Florida Scientist.
      Summary: Condensed version of masters thesis includes description of phenology, growth, and carbohydrate allocation of this species in a Florida pine flatwoods. Includes management recommendations.

    5. Stocker, R.K., and Possley, J. 2001. Comparing application methods and herbicides for control of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa. Ecological Restoration 19(1):34-36.
      Summary: Examination of several common herbicides and three different application methods (foliar spray, hack-and-squirt, and basal bark). Includes management recommendations, black and white photographs, and line drawing.

    General references

    6. Alexander, T. 1981. An exotic plant pest. The Palmetto 1(1):2-3.
      Summary: Discussion of the spread and invasion of this species into Florida's natural areas.
      Summary: Synonyms.
      Available from: http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/main.asp?plantID=86 [Accessed 27 May, 2003].
      Summary: Very useful general information about this species. Has great links to images and more information.
      Available from: http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/rhotom.html [Accessed 20 May 2003].
      Summary: Has details of poster presentations, one of which is concerned with R. tomentosa. Provides a synopsis of planned research in Florida, the history of the situation there, and a list of potential contacts.
      Summary: Has the common name 'Ceylon Hill gooseberry'
      Available from: http://www.daleysfruit.com.au [Accessed 27 May, 2003].
      Summary: Base de données sur le flore de Polynésie Française.
      Available from: http://www.herbier-tahiti.pf/Selection_Taxonomie.php?id_tax=2792 [Accessed 10 April 2008]

    12. Haselwood, E.L. and G.G. Motter, eds. 1966. Handbook of Hawaiian Weeds. Hawaiian Sugar Planters’ Association.
      Summary: Includes great line drawing.
      Summary: Has information on the distribution of R. tomentosa on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
      Available from: http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/eia/register/profile/latest/dir070attachmente.pdf [Accessed on 27 May, 2003]

    15. Hosaka, E.Y. and A. Thistle. 1954. Noxious plants of the Hawaiian Ranges. Extension Bulletin 62, University of Hawaii.
      Summary: Only 1/2 page of info, but very relevant & thorough.
      Summary: An online database that provides taxonomic information, common names, synonyms and geographical jurisdiction of a species. In addition links are provided to retrieve biological records and collection information from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Data Portal and bioscience articles from BioOne journals.
      Available from: http://www.cbif.gc.ca/pls/itisca/taxastep?king=every&p_action=containing&taxa=Rhodomyrtus+tomentosa&p_format=&p_ifx=plglt&p_lang= [Accessed March 2005]
      Summary: Information on plants that pose threats to natural resource areas in Florida.
      Available from: http://www.fleppc.org/ID_book/Rhodomyrtus%20tomentosa.pdf [Accessed 10 June 2003]

    18. Meyer, J.-Y. 2004. Threat of invasive alien plants to native flora and forest vegetation of eastern Polynesia. Pacific Science, 58, 357-375
      Summary: Dans cet article, la menace croissante des plantes exotiques envahissantes est discutée et les espèces les plus envahissantes sont décrites. Des hypothèses sur l'invasibilité des îles sont présentées à la lumière des observations et des données récoltées.
      Summary: Research done for the annual report. Brief mention of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa with regards to fire regime research.
      Available from: http://envfor.nic.in/report/0102/chap07.html [Accessed 27 May, 2003]

    20. Possley, J. pers. comm.
      Summary: Details available on 'Contacts' page.

    21. Scott, A.J. 1978. A revision of Rhodomyrtus (Myrtaceae). Kew Bulletin 33(2):311-329.
      Summary: Important taxonomic reference.
      Summary: Contains synonyms.
      Available from: http://mobot.mobot.org/W3T/Search/vast.html [Accessed 27 May, 2003].

    23. Wagner, W.L., Herbst, D.R. and Sohmer, S.H.  1990.  Manual of the flowering plants of Hawai'i.  Volume 1.  University of Hawaii Press.
      Summary: History of introduction/spread in Hawaii. Describes origin of common name "Isenberg Bush."
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