Explosive range expansion of <i>Eulophia graminea</i> (Orchidaceae) in Puerto Ricio and the West Indies

Authors

  • James D. Ackerman Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, 17 Avenida Universidad Suite 1701, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 009 25-2537, U.S.A.
  • Normandie González-Orellana Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, 17 Avenida Universidad Suite 1701, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 009 25-2537, U.S.A.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v21i3.48871

Keywords:

Caribbean, Chinese Crown Orchid, invasive species, range expansion, Grass-Leaved Eulophia, orchid

Abstract

Eulophia graminea Lindley (Orchidaceae), a native orchid of tropical and subtropical Asia, was first reported in the Western Hemisphere from populations in Miami, Florida, U.S.A. where it spread rapidly through the southern part of the state. Here we report the first record of this species for Puerto Rico and sightings in the Bahamas and Cuba, reflecting the rapid spread seen in southern Florida (U.S.A).

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Published

2021-10-30

How to Cite

Ackerman, J. D., & González-Orellana, N. (2021). Explosive range expansion of &lt;i&gt;Eulophia graminea&lt;/i&gt; (Orchidaceae) in Puerto Ricio and the West Indies. Lankesteriana: International Journal on Orchidology, 21(3), 307–312. https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v21i3.48871

Issue

2021: Lankesteriana: Volume 21, Number 3 (September–December)

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