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Water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica, Convolvulaceae): a food gone wild [PDF, 1 MB]. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 5:123-146. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Ipomoea aquatica. [Accessed Sep 28, 2023]. Lee, J. 1998. Handle this spinach with care. Agricultural Research 46 (6): 26. Species Profile: Water Spinach.
model biological invasions that might be facilitated or caused by climate change. create "Invasive Species Center" at the Illinois Natural History Survey to coordinate research, knowledge sharing. Prioritize high-quality natural areas, large habitat patches, and other key locations for invasive species. control.
The following regional list compiles all the plant species regulated through state law and/or listed as invasive by a state agency or invasive plant council in the 10 states and provinces that MIPN serves. Click here to learn more about the risk assessment processes that are used to determine invasiveness.
1 gru 2014 · Abstract. This datasheet on Ipomoea purpurea covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Further Information. Identity. Preferred Scientific Name. Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth. Preferred Common Name.
clopyr in water. Basal bark: Plants 6 inches in diameter or less—apply a triclopyr ester formulation at a 20 to 30% v/v rate, mixed with basal oil. to the lowest 15 inches of the stem. Cut stump: Apply glyphosate at a 25 to 50% v/v rate in water or triclopyr amine in water or ester i. oil at a 20 to 25% v/.
Ipomoea aquatica can become an invasive problem in some tropical and temperate regions outside of its native range. Its common name, water spinach indicates that use as a food is one reason it has been spread to other parts of the world. It is listed as a noxious weed in the United States.
Invasive: Where is this species invasive in the US? Garden locations. Culture. This tropical vine is an annual. It is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. It will tolerate some dry conditions, but grows best with consistently moist soils.
