Parthenocissus spp.

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Importance and distribution in Luxembourg

Distribution map of Parthenocissus inserta (Kerner) Fritsch in Luxembourg. Recorder database, MNHNL, 21.12.2017.

Originally observed in man-made habitats, these popular garden plants can be found increasingly often in natural habitats like coastal dunes, riparian habitats and wood margins (Parthenocissus inserta) or rock outcrops (Parthenocissus quinquefolia). They usually thrive on nutrient-rich soils. Seeds are dispersed over long distances by birds. With its dense growth, the plant may cover, outcompete and kill native vegetation.

The Recorder database shows six observations in Luxembourg dating from 1958 to 1993.

Bibliography concerning Luxembourg

Distribution map of Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch. in Luxembourg. Recorder database, MNHNL, 21.12.2017.

  • Ries, C., Y. Krippel, M. Pfeiffenschneider & S. Schneider, 2013. Environmental impact assessment and black, watch and alert list classification after the ISEIA Protocol of non-native vascular plant species in Luxembourg. Bull. Soc. Nat. luxemb. 114: 15-21. [PDF 652 KB]

Suggested citation of this webpage

Ries, C. & M. Pfeiffenschneider (Eds.) 2017. Parthenocissus spp. In: neobiota.lu - Invasive Alien Species in Luxembourg. URL: https://neobiota.lu/parthenocissus-spp/ [21.12.2017].