Especies vegetales consideradas invasoras de hábitats, en la historia natural de Canarias
- García Gallo, Antonio
- Wildpret de la Torre, Wolfredo
- Martín Rodríguez, Vanesa
ISSN: 0210-9778
Year of publication: 2008
Issue Title: Trabajos presentados en las 21 Jornadas de Fotosociología celebradas en Madrid del 24 al 28 de septiembre de 2007. Primera parte.
Volume: 29
Pages: 49-67
Type: Article
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Abstract
The fast spread of invasive alien species has become one of the most serious environmental problems worldwide, which is even more acute in islands with such great biodiversity as the Canaries are. This work provides a descriptive list of introduced exotic plant species considered invasive, most of which are ornamental in use. They have been present on the islands for more than forty years, according to historical references from the scientists and naturalists who have studied their flora and vegetation. The evolution and development of these species and their real situation is also described, dating from when their introduction became known. Finally,...