EPPO Global Database

Parthenium hysterophorus(PTNHY)

Distribution details in Ethiopia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2011: Present, no details
References
* Fessehaie R, Chichayibelu M, Giorgis MH (2005) Spread and ecological consequences of Parthenium hysterophorus in Ethiopia. Arem 6, 11-21.

* Global Invasive Species Database (2010) Parthenium hysterophorus. http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?fr=1=153

* Macconnachie AJ, Strathie LW, Mersie W, Gebrehiwot L, Zewdie K, Abdurehim A, Abrha B, Araya T, Asaregew F, Assefa F, Gebre-Tsadik R, Nigatu L, Tadesse B, Tana T (2010) Current and potential geographical distribution of the invasive plant Parthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae) in eastern and southern Africa. Weed research 51, 71-84. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-3180.2010.00820.x/pdf

* Mersie W, Zewdie K, Wabuyele E, Clark K & Bisikwa J (Undated) Abating the Weed Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) Damage in Eastern Africa Using Integrated Cultural and Biological Control Measures. 5 p.
http://www.oired.vt.edu/ipmcrsp/Publications/AnnualReports/2010/Parthenium_IPM-CRSP-Ann-Rpt_2009-2010.pdf

* Tamado T & Milberg P (2000) Weed flora in arable fields of eastern Ethiopia with emphasis on the occurrence of Parthenium hysterophorus. Weed Research 40, 507-521.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Eritrea Present, no details view...
Kenya Present, no details view...
Somalia Present, no details view...