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 NaturalizationThis species is not yet naturalised in Belgium.
Establishment potential in Belgium : medium
It is already invasive in : France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland
Invasiveness
More on naturalization and invasiveness: The American pokeweed is widely naturalised in ruderal sites and in nature-like habitats in southern Europe, extending northwards to central France. Semi-natural habitats colonised include heaths, open woodlands, clearcut areas and forest edges. In Belgium, it is commonly used as an ornamental; it is planted in gardens and public green areas but doesn't reproduce in the wild so far.
Impacts on Species
Impacts on Ecosystems
More on impacts: Under suitable environment conditions, P. americana forms dense populations that can outcompete native vegetation and prevent regeneration of forest species. The plant produces toxic saponins.
References:
Dumas, Y. (2011)
Que savons-nous du raisin d'Amérique (Phytolacca americana), espèce exotique envahissante ?
 Rendez-vous techniques 33-34: 48-57.
Wittenberg, R. (2005)
An inventory of alien species and their threat to biodiversity and economy in Switzerland.
 CABI Bioscience Switzerland Centre report to the Swiss Agency for Environment, Forests and Landscape. The environment in practice no. 0629: 155p.
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