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![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Naturalization in Belgium
First observation in the wild: |
1892 |
Invasion stage: |
spread |
Spatial distribution: |
widespread |
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Invasiveness
Reproduction in the wild: |
yes |
Dispersion potential: |
high |
Natural habitats: |
high |
More on invasiveness: Senecio inaequidens mainly thrives in ruderal and disturbed areas. It may be also found in rock outcrops, open grasslands and sand dunes. Minute achenes (3 mm) are mainly dispersed by wind, but also by water and animals at long distances.
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Distribution in Belgium
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Impacts on Species
Predation / Herbivory: |
low |
Competition: |
medium |
Disease transmission: |
low |
Genetic effects: |
unknown |
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Impacts on Ecosystems
Nutrient cycling: |
medium |
Physical alteration: |
medium |
Natural successions: |
medium |
Food web alteration: |
low |
More on impacts: Senecio inaequidens does not demonstrably pose a threat to indigenous species or plant communities at present in Western Europe. The plant is toxic for livestock.
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Data Source & References
Authors: |
Branquart Etienne, Vanderhoeven Sonia, Van Landuyt Wouter, Van Rossum Fabienne, Verloove Filip |
Published on: |
11 July 2008 |
Last update: |
22 December 2010 |
References:
AEF (2006)
Cartes provisoires de la distribution de néophytes en Wallonie.
Unpublished document.
CPS-SKEW (2006)
Polygonum polystachium.
From online fact sheets of the Swiss Commission for Wild Plants Conservation
Heger, T. & Böhmer, H.J. (2006)
Invasive alien species fact sheet Senecio inaequidens. ![](/pics/page_white_acrobat.png)
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.
Lohmeyer, W. & Sukopp, H. (2001)
Agriophyten in der Vegetation Mitteleuropas. ![](/pics/page_white_acrobat.png)
In: Brandes, D. (ed.) Adventivpflanzen. Beiträge zur Biologie, Vorkommen und Ausbreitungsdynamik von Archäophyten und Neophyten in Mitteleuropa, vol 8. Universitätsbibliothek Braunschweig, Braunschweig, pp 179-220.
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.
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.
![](/pics/cocci.jpg) Other Internet Links
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