Mucuna pruriens - UF/IFAS Assessment - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Central, North, South

High Invasion Risk

Species evaluated with the Predictive Tool:
Predicted to be invasive and not recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed every 10 years.
In particular cases, this species may be considered for use under specific management practices that have been approved by the IFAS Invasive Plant Working Group.

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

UF/IFAS adheres to the most conservative recommendation.

Assessment Status: Complete

Central, South

Caution

For Status Assessments:
Caution - manage to prevent escape. May be recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed in two years.

Assessment Status: Complete

North

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 Status: Complete