First report of Urena lobata (Malvaceae) in Texas, U.S.A.

Authors

  • Nicholas S. Brockett
  • Stephen E. DuBois Mercer Botanic Gardens, Harris County Precinct 3
  • Jacob T. Martin Mercer Botanic Gardens, Harris County Precinct 3
  • Kari L. Hernandez Mercer Botanic Gardens, Harris County Precinct 3
  • Zoe G. Matranga Mercer Botanic Gardens, Harris County Precinct 3
  • Anita A. Tiller Mercer Botanic Gardens, Harris County Precinct 3

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v18.i1.1353

Keywords:

Urena, invasive species, Texas flora

Abstract

The pantropical weed, Urena lobata L. (Malvaceae) is reported for the first time in Texas. The spread of U. lobata in the U.S.A. and the role of botanic gardens in reducing threats from invasive plants are discussed.

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Published

2024-07-09

How to Cite

Brockett, N. S., DuBois, S. E., Martin, J. T., Hernandez, K. L., Matranga, Z. G., & Tiller, A. A. (2024). First report of Urena lobata (Malvaceae) in Texas, U.S.A. Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 18(1), 267–269. https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v18.i1.1353

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2024): Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas

Section

FLORISTICS, ECOLOGY, & CONSERVATION

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