Zantedeschia aethiopica
System : Terrestrial
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Plantae
Magnoliophyta
Liliopsida
Arales
Araceae
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Calla aethiopica , L.
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Summary
A very popular ornamental species, Zantedeschia aethiopica is cited as invasive in many countries, from hot and moist temperate zones to tropical and subtropical zones. It grows in dense stands preventing the regeneration of local flora. Zantedeschia aethiopica is also highly toxic and can cause death if ingested by humans or livestock.

Principal source:

Compiler: Comité français de l'UICN (IUCN French Committee) & IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)

Review:

Publication date: 2008-03-14

Recommended citation: Global Invasive Species Database (2024) Species profile: Zantedeschia aethiopica. Downloaded from http://www.iucngisd.org/gisd/speciesname/Zantedeschia+aethiopica on 07-10-2024.

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Informations on Zantedeschia aethiopica has been recorded for the following locations. Click on the name for additional informations.
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Bibliography
8 references found for Zantedeschia aethiopica

Management information
Varnham, K. 2006. Non-native species in UK Overseas Territories: a review. JNCC Report 372. Peterborough: United Kingdom.
Summary: This database compiles information on alien species from British Overseas Territories.
Available from: http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3660 [Accessed 10 November 2009]
General information
Baret, S., Rouget, M., Richardson, D. M., Lavergne, C., Egoh, B., Dupont, J., & Strasberg, D. 2006. Current distribution and potential extent of the most invasive alien plant species on La R�union (Indian Ocean, Mascarene islands). Austral Ecology, 31, 747-758.
Summary: L objectif de ce papier est d identifier les zones prioritaires en mati�re de gestion des invasions biologiques � La R�union en mod�lisant la distribution actuelle et potentiellle d une s�lection de plantes parmi les plus envahissantes.
Conservatoire Botanique National De Mascarin (BOULLET V. coord.) 2007. - Zantedeschia aethiopica Index de la flore vasculaire de la R�union (Trach�ophytes) : statuts, menaces et protections. - Version 2007.1 (D
Summary: Base de donn�es sur la flore de la R�union. De nombreuses informations tr�s utiles.
Available from: http://flore.cbnm.org/index2.php?page=taxon&num=0d46839f6371fb84f6b6c682f5fc2c77 [Accessed 9 April 2008]
ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System), 2008. Online Database Zantedeschia aethiopica (L.) Spreng.
Summary: An online database that provides taxonomic information, common names, synonyms and geographical jurisdiction of a species. In addition links are provided to retrieve biological records and collection information from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Data Portal and bioscience articles from BioOne journals.
Available from: http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=42555 [Accessed 12 March 2008]
Le Bourgeois, T and Camou, R. 2006. Analyse de Risque Phytosanitaire. Version simplifi�e adapt�e aux plantes envahissantes. Zantedeschia aethiopica (L.) Spreng. Programme Poseidom 2004. CIRAD, Minist�re de l Agriculture. 5pp.
Summary: Analyse du risque de Zantedeschia aethiopica.
Macdonald, I.A.W., Th�baud, C., Strahm, W.A., & Strasberg, D. 1991. Effects on alien plant invasions on native v�g�tation remnants on La Reunion (Mascarene Islands, Indian Ocean). Environmental Conservation, 18, 51-61.
Summary: Cet article est le premier � proposer une hi�rarchisation des plantes les plus envahissantes de La R�union. 33 plantes ont �t� ainsi class�es en utilisant une m�thode d�velopp�e en Afrique du Sud. Les bases d une strat�gie de lutte contre les plantes exotiques envahissantes sont �galement formul�es.
MacKee, H.S. 1994. Catalogue des plantes introduites et cultiv�es en Nouvelle-Cal�donie, 2nd edn. MNHN, Paris.
Summary: Cet ouvrage liste 1412 taxons (esp�ces, sous esp�ces et vari�t�s) introduits en Nouvelle-Cal�donie. L auteur pr�cise dans la majorit� des cas si l esp�ce est cultiv�e ou naturalis�e.
PIER (Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk), 2006. Zantedeschia aethiopica
Summary: Available from: http://www.hear.org/pier/species/zantedeschia_aethiopica.htm [Accessed 9 April 2008]
Contact
The following 3 contacts offer information an advice on Zantedeschia aethiopica
Baret,
St�phane
Geographic region: Indian Ocean
Ecosystem: Terrestrial
Organization:
Parc national de La R�union, Charg� de mission flore
Address:
112 rue Ste Marie - 97400 St Denis
Phone:
02 62 90 79 06
Fax:
02 62 90 11 39
Lavergne,
Christophe
Geographic region: Indian Ocean
Ecosystem: Terrestrial
Organization:
Conservatoire Botanique National de Mascarin
Address:
2 rue du P�re Georges Domaine des Colima�ons 97436 SAINT LEU
Phone:
(33) 02 62 24 92 27
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Triolo,
Julien
Geographic region: Indian Ocean
Ecosystem: Terrestrial
Organization:
Office National des For�ts
Address:
ONF. Domaine Forestier de la Providence, 97488 Saint Denis cedex
Phone:
692345283
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Recommended citation
(2024). Zantedeschia aethiopica. IUCN Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT).