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Leonotis nepetifolia

(L.) R.Br.
Tracheophyta » Lamiales » Lamiaceae » Leonotis nepetifolia
Common name (English)
Christmas candlestick
Ηabitat
X10 Mixed landscapes
X25 Domestic gardens (rural)

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Habitat detail

Along agricultural road, among Rubus sanctus and herbs (Hand et al. 2022).

Establishment status
Not Established
Establishment status detail

Alien: Casual.

In Cyprus, it must be classified as ‘Casual’. It may also be the first or one of the first records of naturalisation in the Mediterranean region (Hand et al. 2022).

First detection year
2019
Pathway
2 ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT - Hortiulture – Hort
2 ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT - Ornamental other than horticulture – Orn
Pathway detail

Apparently, a garden escapee from the near-by houses (Hand et al. 2022).

References

Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.

"UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology"
Joint Service Health Unit
University of Cyprus - Department of Biological Sciences
Darwin Initiative
Akrotiri Environment

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