Distimake tuberosus explained

Distimake tuberosus, also known as Spanish arborvine or wood rose, is a vine in the family Convolvulaceae.[1] It is native to the Americas, from Florida and Texas to Brazil,[2] [3] although considered by the USDA as introduced to the United States. It is an invasive species in a number of islands in the Indian and Pacific Ocean, such as New Caledonia.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Plants Profile for Merremia tuberosa (Spanish arborvine). plants.usda.gov. 2019-07-24.
  2. Book: Standley, Paul Carpenter. Flora of Guatemala. Williams. Louis Otho. 1970. Field Museum of Natural History. v.24:pt.9:no.1-2 (1970). Chicago, Ill.. 74–75.
  3. Web site: Tropicos Name - Merremia tuberosa (L.) Rendle. www.tropicos.org. 2019-07-24.
  4. Web site: Merremia tuberosa (PIER species information). 23 August 2011. Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER). 20 August 2012.
  5. Book: Hequet, Vanessa. Les espèces exotiques envahissantes de Nouvelle-Calédonie. 2009. 17. fr.

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