EPPO Global Database

Asparagus asparagoides(ASPAS)

Distribution details in New Zealand

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
Common in the northern half of NI, diminishing southwards. Found at Kerikeri and Dargaville in North Auckland, Auckland, Hawkes Bay (Napier) and in the Manawatu. In SI at Nelson City, Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
References
* CABI Invasive Species Compendium (Beta), Asparagus asparagoides (bridal creeper).
http://www.cabi.org/isc/?compid=5=8139=datasheet=481=144

* Popay I, Champion P & James T (2010) Common Weeds of New Zealand. New Zealand Plant Protection Society. Manaaki Whenua Press.416 p. ISBN 978-0-473-16285-6.

* United States Department of Agriculture - Germaplasm Resources Infromation Network (USDA-GRIN) Asparagus aspagoides
http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?4494