TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
INVASIVE PLANTS OF ASIAN ORIGIN
Invasive Plants of Asian Origin Established in the United States and Their Natural Enemies, the first
publication in a two-volume set, was published by the USDA Forest Service-Forest Health Technology
Enterprise Team (FHTET), FHTET-2004-05, 2nd edition March 2006.
Invasive Plants Established in the United States that are Found in Asia and Their Associated Natural
Enemies, the 2nd publication in the two-volume set, was published by USDA Forest Service-FHTET-2005-15,
2nd edition March 2006.
Invasive species are one of the major threats to our
nation’s ecosystems. In order to reduce, minimize,
or eliminate the potential for introduction,
establishment, spread, and impact of invasive
species effectively across all landscapes and
ownerships, background information is needed
to better understand them in their native range.
These publications are the results of a 4-year
cooperative effort involving the Chinese Academy
of Agricultural Sciences-Institute of Environment
and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, the
USDA Forest Service-FHTET, and the USDA
Forest Service-International Programs.
These publications, co-authored by Hao Zheng, Yun Wu, Jianqing Ding, Denise Binion, Weidong Fu,
and Richard Reardon, summarize existing information on more than 80 species of plants in Asia that
were introduced either purposely or accidentally into the United States. All of the species have become
established in the United States and many are formally designated as invasive. All of the information
was obtained by searching and reviewing the Chinese literature, as well as discussion with Chinese
scientists. Prior to these publications, this information was scattered, inaccessible or available only in
Chinese. These publications contain background information on the biology of each plant species, an
image of the plant to help with identification, maps of its China and the U. S. distribution, a glossary of
botanical terms, and a scientific name index. Also included are tables of fungal and arthropod natural
enemies for each plant species and an extensive bibliography of 211 references in volume one and 237
references in volume two.
These publications were distributed not only in the United States, but requested and sent to government
agencies, organizations, universities, companies, meetings/workshops and individuals of other counties
(e.g., Canada, China, South Africa, Switzerland). By March of 2006, a 2nd edition of each volume was
reprinted in response to continuing requests.
Species List - Volume One
Species List - Volume Two
Abutilon theophrasti (Velvetleaf)
Acer ginnala (Amur maple)
Agrostis tenuis (Bentgrass)
Ailanthus altissima (Tree of heaven)
Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine)
Albizia julibrissin (Mimosa)
Ampelopsis heterophylla (Porcelain-berry)
Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort)
Arthraxon hispidus (Jointhead grass)
Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry)
Bischofia javanica (Bishop wood)
Broussonetia papyrifera (Paper mulberry)
Buddleja davidii (Butterfly bush)
Caesalpinia decapetala (Cat’s claw)
Carduus nutans (Musk thistle)
Celastrus orbiculatus (Oriental bittersweet)
Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor tree)
Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle)
Colubrina asiatica (Asiatic colubrine)
Commelina communis (Asiatic dayflower)
Convolvulus arvensis (Field bindweed)
Cotoneaster spp. (Cotoneaster)
Dioscorea batatas (Chinese yam)
Elaeagnus spp. (Russian olive, autumn olive)
Elytrigia repens (Quackgrass)
Euonymus spp. (Burning bush, Euonymus)
Euphorbia esula (Leafy spurge)
Ficus spp. (Fig)
Humulus scandens (Japanese hop)
Lespedeza cuneata (Chinese lespedeza)
Ligustrum sinense (Chinese privet)
Lonicera spp. (Honeysuckle)
Lotus corniculatus (Bird’s foot trefoil)
Lythrum spp. (Loosestrife)
Microstegium vimineum (Japanese stiltgrass)
Morus alba (White mulberry)
Paederia foetida (Skunk vine)
Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree)
Perilla frutescens (Perilla)
Phellodendron amurense (Amur corktree)
Arundo donax (Giant reed)
Carex kobomugi (Japanese sedge, Asiatic sand sedge)
Gypsophila paniculata (Baby’s breath)
Lepidium latifolium (Broadleaved pepper weed)
Lygodium japonicum (Japanese climbing fern)
Lygodium microphyllum (Old World climbing fern)
Melia azedarach (Chinaberry tree)
Miscanthus sinensis (Chinese silver grass)
Murdannia keisak (Wart removing herb)
Phalaris arundinacea (Reed canary grass)
Phleum pratense (Timothy)
Phragmites australis (Common reed)
Polygonum perfoliatum (Mile-a-minute)
Populus alba (White poplar)
Potamogeton crispus (Curly pondweed)
Pueraria montana var. lobata (Kudzu)
Quercus acutissima (Sawtooth oak)
Reynoutria japonica (Japanese knotweed)
Rhamnus cathartica (Common buckthorn)
Rhamnus frangula (Glossy buckthorn)
Rosa multiflora (Multiflora rose)
Rottboellia exaltata (Itchgrass, Raoulgrass)
Rubus ellipticus var. obcordatus (Yellow Himalayan
raspberry)
Rubus nivens (Hill raspberry)
Rubus phoenicolasius (Wineberry)
Rumex acetosella (Sheep sorrel)
Rumex crispus (Curly dock, Yellow dock)
Sapium sebiferum (Chinese tallow tree)
Setaria faberi (Giant foxtail)
Spiraea japonica (Japanese spiraea)
Stellaria media (Common chickweed)
Tamarix chinensis (Salt cedar, Five stamen tamarisk)
Tamarix ramosissima
Taxus cuspidata (Japanese yew)
Tribulus terrestris (Puncture vine)
Ulmus pumila (Siberian elm)
Verbascum thapsus (Common mullein)
Viburnum opulus (Guelder rose, European cranberry)
Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)
Wisteria floribunda (Japanese wisteria)
F O R M O R E I N FO RMAT I O N CON TAC T: Yun Wu
Plant Pathologist
USDA Forest Service-FHTET
180 Canfield Street, Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: (304) 285-1594; Fax: (304) 285-1564;
E-mail: ywu@fs.fed.us
http://www.fs.fed.us/foresthealth/technology/