Specimen Information

Phyllanthus fluitans
(red root floater)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID275262
GroupPlants
GenusPhyllanthus
Speciesfluitans
Common Namered root floater
StateFL
CountyDeSoto
Localitya narrow channel north of the junction of Peace River and Horse Creek.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePeace
HUC8 Number03100101
HUC10 NameHorse Creek-Peace River
HUC10 Number0310010108
HUC12 NameLower Horse Creek
HUC12 Number031001010807
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month9
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:19765
Author:Wilder, G.J., and M.P. Sowinski
Date:2010
Title:Pyllanthus fluitans Benth. (Euphorbiaceae) a newly reported invasive species in Florida.
Journal:Wildland Weeds
Volume:13
Issue:4
Pages:14-15
Reference 2
Ref. Number:29179
Author:Franck, A.R., L.C. Anderson, J.R. Burkhalter, and S. Dickman.
Date:2016
Title:Additions to the flora of Florida, U.S.A. (2010-2015)
Journal:Journal of Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Volume:10
Issue:1
Pages:175-190
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/6/2024].

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