Nine non-native grass species (Poaceae) in the island of Madeira (PT)
During field surveys conducted in 2021 and 2022, nine non-native grass species (Poaceae) are newly reported for the island of Madeira, Portugal. All species are reported as established locally in the island of Madeira.
Table 1. Nine non-native grass species in Madeira, Portugal.
Species | Native range | Presence in Madeira | Habitats in Madeira |
Axonopus fissifolius | Americas | Funchal | Ruderal |
Chloris pycnothrix | South America / Africa | Santa Cruz | Ruderal |
Digitaria radicosa | Asia, Oceania | Funchal | Parks and gardens |
Digitaria violascens | Asia, Oceania | Funchal/Machico | Urban / Woodland footpaths |
Eragrostis multicaulis | Asia | Funchal | Urban and semi-urban |
Nassella hyalina | South America | Funchal | Footpath |
Paspalum notatum | South America | Santa Cruz | Ruderal |
Paspalum urvillei | South America | Santa Cruz | Grassland / riverbanks |
Sporobolus fertilis | Asia | Santo da Serra | Urban |
Sources
Verloove F, Gonçalves Silva JJ, Leliaert F (2024) Critical notes on grasses (Poaceae) of Madeira, Portugal. Phytotaxa 670, 1-17.