Alien plant species list and distribution for Camdeboo National Park, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

摘要: Protected areas globally are threatened by the potential negative impacts that invasive alien plants pose, and Camdeboo National Park (CNP), South Africa, is no exception. Alien have been recorded in CNP since 1981, before it was proclaimed a national park African Parks 2005. This first publication of list around CNP. Distribution maps some plant species also presented discussed. To date, 39 recorded, which 13 one transformer weed. The majority herbaceous (39%) succulent (24%) species. most widespread Atriplex inflata (= A. lindleyi subsp. inflata), Salsola tragus S. australis) cacti species, especially Opuntia ficus-indica. Eradication control measures used for specific problematic described. Conservation implications: article represents step managing includes collation basic information on their distribution protected area. important enabling effective monitoring both new introductions already present. We present Park.