Taxonomy
Gunnera manicata | Brazilian Giant-rhubarb
Distribution
Status
Legal status
Third Schedule listed species under Regulations 49 & 50 in the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011. (Note: Regulation 50 not yet enacted).
Invasiveness
Invasive species - risk of Medium Impact
Irish status
Established
Introduction pathways - 1
Escape from Confinement
Introduction pathways subclass - 1
Ornamental purpose
Invasive score
16
NAPRA Ireland risk assessed
Yes. This species underwent a Non-native species APplication based Risk Analysis in 2014.
Overall risk of this species to Ireland is categorised as: MINIMAL with a LOW level of confidence.
Overall conclusion summary:
View the full risk assessment: Microsoft Word - Gunnera manicata (Brazilian Giant-rhubarb) (nonnativespecies.ie)Species Biology
Broad environment
Terrestrial
Species group
Plant
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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