Ipomoea aquatica Scorecard

Species:  Ipomoea aquatica

Common Name:  swamp morningglory

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Results

Impact Total:17 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:11 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateThe primary means of reproduction is through vegetative fragmentation.3
Spread AmountThe requirement for warm, humid conditions restricted the populations to Florida, Hawaii and Puerto Rico thus far.2
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalA perennial aquatic weed that may cover water surfaces in lakes or ditches, interfering with fisheries and impeding water flow.5
Agricultural0
Infrastructure4
CulturalDense infestations could impact recreational activities and fishing.3
HealthCan create dense canopies and stagnant water conditions that are ideal breeding environments for mosquitoes.1
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
AgriculturalI. aquatica is an important vegetable crop in Southeast Asia. In other countries it is also used as food for livestock and fish.1
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total17

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionFloating leaved aquatic is fairly easy to detect.4
ControlIn Florida, attempts to manage I. aquatica with aquatic herbicides have been somewhat successful, but with temporary results.3
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryAs a Federal Noxious Weed, it is not permitted to be sold or grown in the US.4
Control0
Outreach0
Total11

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