issg Database: Management and Information Links for Tabebuia heterophylla

Tabebuia heterophylla (tree)

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         Location Specific Management Information
Cayman Brac (Cayman Islands)
Replacement with native variety in local landscaping trade is one possible control option (Burton, 2003 in Varnham, 2006).
Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands)
Replacement with native variety in local landscaping trade is one possible control option (Burton, 2003 in Varnham, 2006).

         Management Resources/Links

1. Aide, T. M., J. K. Zimmerman, J. B. Pascarella, L. Rivera, and H. M. Vega. 2000. Forest Regeneration in a Chronosequence of Tropical Abandoned Pastures: Implications for Restoration Ecology. Restoration Ecology 8(4): 328-338
        Summary: A study surveying exotic species in Puerto Rico. White Cedar was studied and the implications of ecological restoration were mentioned and discussed.
2. Fleischmann, K. 1997. Invasion of alien woody plants on the islands of Mahe and Silhouette, Seychelles. Journal of Vegetation Science 8(1): 5-12
        Summary: Research documenting and describing exotic invasives on Indian Ocean islands.
3. Parnell, J. A. N., Q. Cronk, P. W. Jackson, and W. Strahm. 1989. A Study of the Ecological History, Vegetation and Conservation Management of Ile aux Aigrettes, Mauritius. Journal of Tropical Ecology 5(4): 355-374
        Summary: Research conducted on the island of Mauritius documenting the spread and impacts of species on native habitats.
4. PIER (Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk). 2004. Tabebuia heterophylla (DC.) Britton, Bignoniaceae.
        Summary: Information on description, economic importance, distribution, habitat, history, growth, and impacts and management of species.
Available from: http://www.hear.org/pier/species/tabebuia_heterophylla.htm [Accessed 17 September 2004]
5. Varnham, K. 2006. Non-native species in UK Overseas Territories: a review. JNCC Report 372. Peterborough: United Kingdom.
        Summary: This database compiles information on alien species from British Overseas Territories.
Available from: http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3660 [Accessed 10 November 2009]
6. Weaver, P. L. 1990. Tabebuia heterophylla (DC.) Britton, Roble Blanco, White-Cedar. Silvics of North America: 1. Conifers; 2. Hardwoods. Agriculture Handbook 654.U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Washington, DC. vol.2, 877 p.
        Summary: Information on description, economic importance, distribution, habitat, history, growth, and impacts and management of species.
Available from: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_2/tabebuia/heterophylla.htm [Accessed 17 September 2004]
7. Zimmerman, J. K., J. B. Pascarella, and T. M. Aide. 2000. Barriers to Forest Regeneration in an Abandoned Pasture in Puerto Rico. Restoration Ecology 8(4): 350-360.
        Summary: An account of species and its impact on pasture land in Puerto Rico
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