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![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Naturalization in Belgium
First observation in the wild: |
1863 |
Invasion stage: |
spread |
Spatial distribution: |
widespread |
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Invasiveness
Reproduction in the wild: |
yes |
Dispersion potential: |
high |
Natural habitats: |
medium |
More on invasiveness: S. canadensis is a pioneer and light-demanding species that occurs over a wide range of soil fertility and texture conditions, with a preference for nutrient-rich soils. It is mainly found in disturbed areas like railway or road verges, abandoned fields, etc. It can also grow in forest edges, open woodlands and natural grasslands.
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Distribution in Belgium
Endangered Natura 2000 habitats ( ![](/pics/page_white_acrobat.png) ):
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Impacts on Species
Predation / Herbivory: |
low |
Competition: |
high |
Disease transmission: |
low |
Genetic effects: |
medium |
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Impacts on Ecosystems
Nutrient cycling: |
likely |
Physical alteration: |
medium |
Natural successions: |
high |
Food web alteration: |
low |
More on impacts: S. canadensis forms extensive clones with a high shoot density that spread rapidly by vegetative lateral growth and cover large areas. It can eliminate almost all other plant species; competitive ability is favoured by allelopathic interactions. Once established, the plant may remain dominant for a long period of time and often prevents natural colonisation by woody species.
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Data Source & References
Authors: |
Branquart Etienne, Vanderhoeven Sonia, Van Landuyt Wouter, Van Rossum Fabienne, Verloove Filip |
Published on: |
05 July 2011 |
Last update: |
05 July 2011 |
References:
AEF (2006)
Cartes provisoires de la distribution de néophytes en Wallonie.
Unpublished document.
Abhilasha, D., Quintana, N. & Vivanco, J. (2008)
Do allelopathic compounds in invasive
Solidago canadensis s.l. restrain the native European flora? ![](/pics/page_white_acrobat.png)
Journal of Ecology 96: 993–1001.
Kabuce, N. (2006)
Invasive alien species fact sheet Solidago canadensis.
From online database of the North European and Baltic network on invasive alien species (NOBANIS).
Lambinon, J., Delvosalle, L. & Duvigneaud, J. (2004)
Nouvelle fore de la Belgique, du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, du Nord de la France et des régions voisines.
Editions du Patrimoine du Jardin botanique national de Belgique, Meise.
Muller, S. (2004)
Plantes invasives en France : état des connaissances et propositions d'actions.
Publication scientifique du Museum d'Histoire naturelle, Patrimoines naturels n°62.
Toussaint, B. & Bedouet, F. (2005)
Les espèces végétales invasives des milieux aquatiques et humides du bassin Artois-Picardie. ![](/pics/page_white_acrobat.png)
Agence de l'Eau Artois-Picardie, 38 pp.
Van Landuyt, W., Hoste, I., Vanhecke, L., Van den Bremt, P. Vercruysse, W. & De Beer, D. (2006)
Atlas van de Flora van Vlaanderen en het Brussels gewest.
Nationale Plantentuin en het Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek i.s.m. Flo.Wer vzw.
Verloove, F. (2006)
Catalogue of the Neophytes in Belgium (1800-2005). ![](/pics/page_white_magnify.png)
Scripta Botanica Belgica 39, 89 pp.
Weber E. (2011)
Strong regeneration ability from rhizome fragments in two invasive clonal plants (Solidago canadensis and S. gigantea) ![](/pics/page_white_magnify.png)
Biological Invasions (2011) DOI 10.1007/s10530-011-9977-y
Weber, E. & Gut, D. (2004)
Assessing the risk of potentially invasive plant
species in central Europe.
Journal for Nature Conservation12: 171-179.
Werner, P.A., Bradbury, I.K. and Gross, R.S. (1980)
The biology of Canadian weeds. 45. Solidago canadensis L. ![](/pics/page_white_acrobat.png)
Canadian Journal of Plant Science 60(4): 1393-1409.
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Other Internet Links
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