Open AccessExplosive range expansion of Eulophia graminea (Orchidaceae) in Puerto Ricio and the West Indies
Author(s) -
James D. Ackerman,
Normandie González-Orellana
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
lankesteriana
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.398
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 2215-2067
pISSN - 1409-3871
DOI - 10.15517/lank.v21i3.48871
Subject(s) - orchidaceae , subtropics , geography , range (aeronautics) , west indies , biology , botany , ecology , ethnology , materials science , composite material , history
Eulophia graminea Lindley (Orchidaceae), a native orchid of tropical and subtropical Asia, was first reported in the Western Hemisphere from populations in Miami, Florida, U.S.A. where it spread rapidly through the southern part of the state. Here we report the first record of this species for Puerto Rico and sightings in the Bahamas and Cuba, reflecting the rapid spread seen in southern Florida (U.S.A).