Ipomoea aquatica
Ipomoea aquatica
(water spinach)
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4 results for Ipomoea aquatica (water spinach)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
4326 Ipomoea aquatica Competition Anecdotal N/A Ipomoea aquatica creates floating mats of interwined stems over the surface of the water... 36260
4329 Ipomoea aquatica Competition Anecdotal N/A forms dense floating mats above water shading out native plants and competes with native emergents 36262
4337 Ipomoea aquatica Competition Anecdotal Laboratory can lead to reduced yields in rice and sugarcane through competition inadequate drainage, flooding... 36269
4340 Ipomoea aquatica Competition Observational Laboratory when left in a vat with other species, Ipomoea aquatica protruded through... 36269

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/7/2024].

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