THE EXPANSION OF PLUCHEA CASS. (ASTERACEAE) SPECIE AND ITS POTENTIAL INVASIVE BEHAVIOUR IN TENERIFE (CANARY ISLANDS)

Abstract

The invasive potential behaviour of the species of the genus Pluchea on the island of Tenerife, through its chorological characterization, realized with data recorded by the authors, from the Island Council, the early warning team of the Canary Islands Government (REDEXOS) and unpublished information released by other researchers. From this analysis, its incorporation in the Spanish Catalogue of invasive alien species is recommended and, also, in the future regional Catalogue. Finally, we provide recommendations related to its management and control.