Land Management Program at Archbold Biological Station
P.O. Box 2057,  Lake Placid, FL 33862
 Phone 863-465-2571  FAX 863-699-1927
 E-mail: landmanager@archbold-station.org

Some Publications about Invasive Plants of Florida
(many are available on the Internet)

Adjei, M. B., J. J. Mullahey, P. mislevy, and R. S. Kalmbacher.  2003.  Smutgrass control in perennial grass pastures. SS-AGR-18. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Austin, D. F.  1978.  Exotic plants and their effects in southeastern Florida.  Environmental Conservationists 5: 25-34.

Austin, D. F.  1999.  Invasive exotic climbers in Florida: biogeography, ecology, and problems.  Florida Scientist 61: 106-117.

Austin, D. F.  1999.  Displacement of native ecosystems by invasive alien plants - The Florida experience, or how to destroy an ecosystem.  Proceedings of a Joint Conference of the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council and the Florida Native Plant Society: 3-21.  

Barrett, M. F.  1956.  Common exotic trees of south Florida.  University of Florida Press, Gainesville.  414 pp.

Brandt, L. A., and D. W. Black.  2001.  Impacts of the introduced fern, Lygodium microphyllum, on the native vegetation of tree islands in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.  Florida Scientist 64: 191-196.

Bodle, M, and C. Hanlon.  2001.  Damn the torpedograss.  Wildland Weeds 4: 6-12.

Chambliss, C. G. (editor).  1999.  Florida forage handbook: SP 253.  Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville.  142+ pages.

Colvin, D. L., R. Dickens, J. W. Everest, D. Hall, and L. B. McCarty. 1992.  Weeds of southern turfgrass.  Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Publication SP-79.  University of Florida, Gainesville.  208 pp.

Ducar, J. T. 2001.  Weed management in fence rows and non-cropped areas.  SS-AGR-111. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Ducar, J. T., and G. E. MacDonald.  2003.  Principals of weed  management. SS-AGR-10. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Ducar, J. T., G. E. MacDonald, B. J. Brecke, and J. J. Mullahay.  2003.  WEEDS IN THE SUNSHINE: Weed  management in pastures and rangeland - 2003.  SS-AGR-08. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Evans, E. A.  2003.  Economic dimensions of the problem of invasive species.  FE-386. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Ferriter, A. (ed.).  1997.  Brazilian pepper management plan for Florida.  Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Report. 26+ pp.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Ferriter, A. (ed.).  2001. Lygodium management plan for Florida 1988-1998.  Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Report. 59 pp.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Florida Department of Environmental Protection.  Invasive Plant Management History.  Bureau of Invasive Plant Management, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 705, Tallahassee, FL. (850-245-2809). (available at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/lands/invaspec/2ndlevpgs/hist_1.htm).

Florida Department of Environmental Protection.  Weed Alerts.  Bureau of Invasive Plant Management, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 705, Tallahassee, FL. (850-245-2809). (available on the Web by clicking the links below).
            Australian Pine (Casuarina spp.)
            Brazilian  Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
            Cogon Grass (Imperata cylindrical)
            Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata)
            Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum)
            Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
            Water-Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
            Water-Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes)
            Wild Taro (Colocasia esculenta)

Gann, G. M., and D. Gordon.  1998.  Paederia foetida (skunk vine) and P. cruddasiana (sewer vine): threats and management strategies.  Natural Areas Journal  18: 169-174.

Gioeli, K., and, K.Langeland.  2003.  Brazilian pepper-tree control. SS-AGR-17. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Gordon, D. R.  1998.  Effects of invasive, non-indigenous plant species on ecosystem processes: lessons from Florida.  Ecological Applications 8: 975-989.

Gordon, D. R., and K. P. Thomas.  1997.  Florida's invasion by nonindigenous plants: history, screening, and regulation.  In D. Simberloff, D. C. Schmitz, and T. C. Brown (eds.), Strangers in Paradise. Island Press, Washington, D. C.  467 pp.

Hammerton, J. L.  2003.  Lantana camara: A case for pre-emptive action?  Bahamas Journal of Science 5: 21-31.

Jubinsky, G., and L. C. Anderson.  1996.  The invasive potential of Chinese tallow-tree (Sapium sebiferum Roxb.) in the Southeast. Castanea 61: 226-231.

Kline, W. N., and J. G. Duquesnel.  1996.  Management of invasive exotic plants with herbicides in Florida.  Down to Earth 51: 22-28.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Langeland, K. A.  1996.  Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle (hydrocharitaceae), the perfect aquatic weed.  Castanea 61: 293-304. 

Langeland, K. A., and K. C. Burks (eds.).  1998.  Identification and biology of non-native plants in Florida's natural areas.  University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  165 pp. (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Langeland, K. A., and R. K. Stocker.  2000.  Control of non-native plants in natural areas of Florida.  SP 242.  University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Langeland, K. A.  2001.  Natural area weeds: distinguishing native and non-native "Boston ferns" and "sword ferns" (Nephrolepis spp.).  SS-AGR-22. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Langeland, K. A.  2001.  Natural area weeds: Air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera.).  SS-AGR-164. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Langeland, K. A.  2002.  Natural area weeds: Old World climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum). SS-AGR-21. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Langeland, K. A.  2003.  Natural area weeds: Chinese tallow (Sapium sebiferum). SS-AGR-45. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Langeland, K. A.  2003.  Natural area weeds: carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides). SS-AGR-165. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Langeland, K. A.  2003.  Help protect Florida's natural areas from non-native plants. Circular 1204. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Laroche, F. B. (ed.).  1999.  Melaleuca management plan: Ten years of successful melaleuca management in Florida 1988-1998.  Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Report. 128 pp.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Lockhart, C. S., D. F. Austin, W. E. Jones, and L. A. Downey.  1999.  Invasion of carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) in Florida natural areas (USA).  Natural Areas Journal 19: 254-262.

Long, R. W., and O. Lakela.  1971.  A flora of tropical Florida.  University of Miami Press, Coral Gables, FL.  962 pp.

Lott, M. S., J. C. Volin, R. W. Pemberton, and D. A. Austin.  2003.  The reproductive biology of the invasive ferns Lygodium microphyllum and L. japonicum (Schizaeaceae): implications for invasive potential.  American Journal of Botany 90: 1144-1152.

MacDonald, G. E., D. G. Shilling, B. J. Brecke, J. F. Gaffney, K. A. Langeland, and J. T. Ducar.  2002.  WEEDS IN THE SUNSHINE: Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.) biology, ecology, and management in Florida. SS-AGR-52. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Menninger, E. A.  1970.  Flowering vines of the World.  Hearthside Press Incorporated, N. Y. 410 pp.

Morton, J. F.  1976.  Pestiferous spread of many ornamental and fruit species in south Florida.  Proceedings of the Florida State Horticulture Society 89: 348-353.

Mullahey, J. J., and D. L. Colvin.  1996.  Tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum Dunal) in Florida. SS-AGR-50. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Mullahey, J. J., P. Mislevy, W. F. Brown, and W. N. Kline.  1996.  Tropical soda apple, an exotic weed threatening agriculture and natural systems.  Down to Earth 51: 1-8.

Nelson, G.  1996.  The shrubs and woody vines of Florida.  Pineapple Press, Inc., Sarasota, FL.  391 pp.

Nelson, G.  2000.  The ferns of Florida.  Pineapple Press, Inc., Sarasota, FL.  208 pp.

Schmitz, D. C., and T. C. Brown (eds.).  1994.  An assessment of invasive non-indigenous species in Florida's public lands.  Report TSS-94-100, Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Tallahassee, FL. 303 pp.

Simberloff, D., D. C. Schmitz, and T. C. Brown (eds.).  1997.  Strangers in paradise: impact and management of nonindigenous species in Florida.  Island Press, Washington, D.C.  467 pp.

Tobe, J.D., Burks, K.C., Cantrell, R.W., Garland, M.A., Sweeley, M.E., and Hall, D.W. 1998.  Florida Wetland Plants: an Identification Manual.  University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, P.O. Box 110011, Gainesville, FL 32611. 598 pp. (1-800-226-1764).

U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment.  1993.  Two case studies: Non-indigenous species in Hawaii and Florida.  Pp. 233-266 in Indigenous Species in the United States.  OTA-F-565, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Vandiver, V. V., Jr.  2002.  Listing of herbicides, registrant and amount of active ingredient. SS-AGR-127. University of Florida, IFAS Distribution, Gainesville.  (available on the Web by clicking the link).

Watkins, J. V., and T. J. Sheehan.  1975.  Florida landscape plants.  University Presses of Florida, Gainesville.  420 pp.

Wunderlin, R. P.  1998.  Guide to the vascular plants of Florida.  University Press of Florida, Gainesville.  806 pp.

Yarlett, L. L.  1996.  Common grasses of Florida and the southeast.  Florida Native Plant Society, Spring Hill.  168 pp.

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