First record of Fatoua villosa (Moraceae) in Brazil, a potentially invasive species
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https://doi.org/10.70782/heringeriana.v20i1.918089Keywords:
weed, seedling production, naturalized flora, Rio Grande do SulAbstract
This study reports the first occurrence of Fatoua villosa in Brazilian territory. Given its history as a weed in ornamental plant nurseries outside its native range, it is recommended that seedling production companies learn to recognize the species in order to prevent its spread within the country.
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