Chondrilla juncea L. (Asteraceae) a new plant for the alien flora of Chile

Abstract

Introduced species pose a potentially significant threat to local biodiversity. In this study, we report Chondrilla juncea L. (Asteraceae) as a new naturalized alien plant in Chile. We provide detailed description, photographs, coordinates sites and discussed potential impacts.

Keywords

• biodiversity
• biological invasions
• conservation
• flora of Chile
• invasive species