Article

Handroanthus heptaphyllus (Bignoniaceae) in Sicily: a new casual alien to Italy and Europe

Authors:
La Mantia T.
,
Badalamenti E.
Publication: Flora Mediterranea
Pages: 331-338
Article history:
  1. Published online

Abstract

Handroanthus heptaphyllus (Bignoniaceae) is an ornamental tree native to different regions of South America (Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay). Here we report from Sicily the first case of natural regeneration in Europe.