First report of Anredera cordifolia in Iran
Anredera cordifolia (Basellaceae) is a climbing vine native to Central and South America. The species is invasive in Africa (Kenya, Malawi, Senegal and South Africa), Australia and New Zealand. Within the EPPO region the species is present (naturalised) in Croatia, France (including Corsica), Greece, Italy (including Sicily), Portugal (including Azores and Madeira) and Spain (Baleares). In Australia and New Zealand, A. cordifolia is ranked as a high threat to native biodiversity due to its smothering habit and difficulty in controlling the vine. In Iran, the species has been recorded as an invasive alien plant in Mazandaran province in gardens and forests of the towns of Shirgah and Zirab in 2014 and 2015.
Sources
Eskandari M (2018) Anredera cordifolia (Basellaceae), a new invasive plant for Iran. Rostaniha 19, 72-74.