Chromolaena odorata (Siam weed) in eastern Africa: distribution and socioecological impacts

Invasive alien plant species have negative impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 30 April 2017

• Country: Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Agriculture
• Authors: Shackleton, R.T., Witt, A.B.R., Nunda, W, Richardson, D.M.

Abstract

Authors collected data through 240 household questionnaires. They highlight that their results indicate that C. odorata is a relatively new invader that already has severe negative impacts and is threatening livelihoods and the environment.

Citation

Shackleton, R.T., Witt, A.B.R., Nunda, W. and Richardson, D.M. (2017) Chromolaena odorata (Siam weed) in eastern Africa: distribution and socioecological impacts. Biological Invasions 19(4), 1285–1298.

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Published 30 April 2017