Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides
(alligatorweed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID9100
Impact TypeAquaculture/Agriculture
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn China, Alternanthera philoxeroides invasion resulted in the loss of crop yields. Losses can be as high as 5-15% in vegetables, 19% in maize, 36% in wheat, and 45% in rice.
Reference42631
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationChina

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