Occurrence of invasive species in urban forest of Kathmandu Nepal

Study Extent

the study considering the presence-absence of selected invasive species and structural attributes. We used Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to reduce co-linearity in the covariates and generalized linear mixed effects model (GLMM) to identify the factors affecting the invasion success.

Sampling

Random Point Method and Quadrat Method

Method steps

1. Random point was generated Plots were taken

Taxonomic Position of Lantana camara : Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales Family: Verbenaceae Distribution: Naturalized in approximately 60 countries or island groups between 35 N and 35S latitudes. The plant is still widening its range Habit: Lantana camara is a low, erect or sub scandent, vigorous shrub which can grow to 2 - 4meters in height. Common Name: American boneset Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Asteraceae Native Range: Southeastern United States Zone: 3 to 8 Height: 4.00 to 6.00 feet Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Bloom Time: July to September Bloom Description: White Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium to wet Maintenance: Low

1. Lantana camara
   rank: species
2. Eupatorium perfoliatum
   common name: American boneset rank: species

Kathmandu District Urban Forests