Galapagos Species Database

Taxon category: Accepted

Syn.: Rubus roseorum A. Berger

Origin: Introduced - established

Year of first record: 1988

Mode of introduction: Intentional

Introduction Pathway: Intentional

Subpathway: Agriculture/Horticulture

Introduced status: Naturalized

Invasive status: No data

Impact in Galapagos: The species has not been registered as an invasive species anywhere. However, since it is in the Rubus genus which contains many invasive species, and following the precautionary principle, this species should be a priority for eradication in Galapagos, although it has not produced fruit yet.

Impact elsewhere: The species has not been registered as an invasive species anywhere.

Control History in Galapagos: The use of herbicide (picloram) kills the plants. The species has been eradicated in Santa Cruz.

Preference for an altitude zone in Galapagos: Humid zone

Habitat preferences: Native to Ecuador where it grows in areas from 1200 to 3600 m in elevation.

Trophic role: Primary producer

Growth form: Shrubs

Distribution origin: North and South America

Map of specimen collection localities or observation records for this species in our collections database.

Distribution: Established in two small patches in the agricultural zone of Isabela (total of 1.1 ha), two small patches in the agricultural zone on Santa Cruz, originally from North and South America.

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