Eichhornia crassipes
Eichhornia crassipes
(common water-hyacinth)
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6 results for Eichhornia crassipes (common water-hyacinth)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
7027 Eichhornia crassipes Other Observational Field The overall economic impacts of Eichhornia crassipes in seven African countries have been... 42105
7030 Eichhornia crassipes Other Anecdotal N/A The large, dense monoculture formed by Eichhornia crassipes covers lakes and rivers... 42102
7031 Eichhornia crassipes Other Observational Field In Benin, the infestation of E. crassipes was estimated to reduce the annual income of the... 30436
7033 Eichhornia crassipes Other Anecdotal N/A The large, dense monoculture formed by Eichhornia crassipes covers lakes and rivers. 42102
7035 Eichhornia crassipes Other Anecdotal N/A It is speculated that the biomass of Eichhornia crassipes can be used in medicines. 42105
7036 Eichhornia crassipes Other Observational Laboratory Eichhornia crassipes has been found to produce an alkaloid that can affect certain... 42102

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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