EPPO Global Database

Ludwigia grandiflora(LUDUR)

Distribution details in Germany

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2016: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2000s
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2011/092) : first record in Germany, in an old river branch (River Leda) in Niedersachsen.

EPPO Reporting Service (2016/158) : successful eradication activities in the infested lake (isolated from the River Leda by an embankment in Niedersachsen). From 2013 to 2015, L. grandiflora was eradicated in more than 99 % of the lake.
References
* Brunel S, Schrader G, Brundu G, Fried G (2010) Emerging invasive alien plants for the Mediterranean Basin. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 40(2), 219-238.

* Hussner A (2009) [Erstnachweis von Ludwigia grandiflora in Deutschland] (in German). http://www.aquatischeneophyten.de/

* Hussner A, Windhaus M, Starfinger U (2016) From weed biology to successful control: an example of successful management of Ludwigia grandiflora in Germany. Weed Research, DOI: 10.1111/wre.12224.

* Nehring S, Kolthoff D (2011) The invasive water primrose Ludwigia grandiflora (Michaux) Greuter & Burdet (Spermatophyta: Onagraceae) in Germany: first record and ecological risk assessment. Aquatic invasions 6, 83-89.
http://www.aquaticinvasions.net/2011/AI_2011_6_1_Nehring_Kolthoff.pdf
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Belgium Present, no details view...
France Present, widespread view...
Netherlands Present, restricted distribution view...
Switzerland Present, restricted distribution view...