Biology and management of the invasive weed Ageratina adenophora (Asteraceae): current state of knowledge

Geographic distribution, habitat and
dispersal pathway

Biology of Ageratina adenophora

Impacts of invasion
The weed has invaded:
Forests
Grasslands
Wetlands
It forms monodominant stands
Reduces cover and diversity of native plant species.

Control and management
Mechanical control
Cultural control
Chemical control
Biological control