Article

Four new alien lianas for Tunisia and new distributional records of Anredera cordifolia (Basellaceae), Ipomoea indica and I. purpurea (Convolvulaceae)

Authors:
El Mokni R.
Publication: Flora Mediterranea
Pages: 325-336
Article history:
  1. Received

  2. returned for (first) revision

  3. Accepted

  4. Published online

Abstract

Aristolochia gigantea (Aristolochiaceae), Distimake dissectus, Ipomoea batatas (Convolvulaceae), and Passiflora caerulea (Passifloraceae) are newly reported from Tunisia and the distribution range of Anredera cordifolia (Basellaceae), Ipomoea indica and I. purpurea (Convolvulaceae) is extended as a result of botanical surveys during the last two decades. All the species are considered casual to naturalizing aliens and the horticultural trade is the most likely pathway for their introduction. General macromorphological characteristics together with original photographs are provided. Actual distribution, ecological notes (habitat, phenology) as well as the degree of naturalization are reported.