Ipomoea batatas - UF/IFAS Assessment - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Central, North, South

Not a problem species (un-documented)

For Status Assessments:
Not considered a problem species at this time. May be recommended by IFAS. Reassessed every 10 years.

Assessment/reassessment currently in process. We are seeking expert input from land managers and scientists to complete our evaluation of this species. Your input is what allows the UF/IFAS Assessment to provide reliable, informed recommendations for the use of non-native plant species in the state of Florida.

This species was also evaluated using the Predictive Tool. We present these results in conjunction with evaluation completed with either the Status Assessment, ITP, or the legal status of the species in Florida.

UF/IFAS adheres to the most conservative recommendation.

Assessment Status: Incomplete

Central, North, South

Low Invasion Risk

Passed using the Secondary Screening

Species evaluated with the Predictive Tool:

Low Risk for invasion, therefore Not considered a problem species at this time. May be recommended by IFAS. Reassessed every 10 years.

Assessment Status: Complete