Coccinia grandis
(Cucurbitaceae)
ivy gourd, scarlet gourd, scarlet-fruited gourd
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Ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) is a fast-growing vine with variable ivy-shaped leaves, star-shaped white flowers, and red fruits 1-3 inches long.
Coccinia grandis as a weed in Hawaii
Information about Coccinia grandis as a weed in Hawaii is presented by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (University of Hawai).
Coccinia grandis information from PIER
Information on Coccinia grandis as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).
Coccinia grandis on Maui (Hawaii, USA): species information
This report on the species Coccinia grandis in Hawaii--with particular emphasis on its status on the island of Maui--includes information about the taxonomy, description, biology and ecology, distribution, control methods, and management recommendations, as well as references.
Coccinia grandis ecology from Global Invasive Species Database
The description, impact, range, habit, management, and life cycle of Coccinia grandis are provided by Global Invasive Species Database.
Coccinia grandis description and ecology from GISD (ISSG)
A species description and information about the ecology of Coccinia grandis as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
New plant records from East Maui for 1998
Eleven new species are reported for East Maui.
Ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis): MISC target species
Ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) is targeted by the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC).
Coccinia grandis (Cucurbitaceae): species information from GCW
Information on Coccinia grandis as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Global Compendium of Weeds (GCW).
Coccinia grandis impact information from GISD (ISSG)
Impact information regarding Coccinia grandis as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Watch out for that - moth! Ivy gourd biocontrol release (photo)
The release of 15 African vine-boring moths by the Hawaii DOA to control the ivy gourd weed was photographed (Star Bulletin, 9/17/1996).
Biological control of the ivy gourd, Coccinia grandis (Cucurbitaceae), in the Marianas Islands
"A biological control program has been initiated in Guam and Saipan following the success achieved in Hawaii by introducing the natural enemies Melittia oedipus Oberthor (Lepidoptera: Sessidae), Acythopeus burkhartorum O'brien and Pakaluk (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and Acythopeus cocciniae O'brien and Pakaluk (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)." [excerpted from article]
Ivy gourd biocontrol project - 2006 report
Biocontrol agents are having significant impacts in suppressing ivy gourd population densities, according to this report from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Introductions for biological control in Hawaii 1997-2001
The introduction of 16 insect and five fungal species to control six weeds and four insect pests in Hawaii from 1997-2001 is discussed in a paper by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (Proceedings Hawaiian Entomological Society, 2003).
Coccinia grandis as a weed in Hawaii
Information about Coccinia grandis as a weed in Hawaii is presented by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (University of Hawai).
Coccinia grandis: management info and links from ISSG
USDA/ITIS (http://www.itis.usda.gov/)
Coccinia grandis management information from GISD (ISSG)
Management information for Coccinia grandis as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Field release of Acythopeus burkhartorum (Coleoptera:Curculionidae), a non-indigenous weevil for control of ivy gourd, Coccinia grandis (Cucurbitaceae), in Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
The environmental assessment of proposed biocontrol of ivy gourd was prepared by USDA APHIS (2004).
Proceedings of workshop on biological control of native ecosystems in Hawaii (2000)
Potential and existing biocontrols of invasive pests in Hawaii, the review and permitting process, and synthesis are presented (Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, University of Hawaii, Botany Department).
Coccinia grandis flyer
Dr. Clifford W. Smith
Images of Coccinia grandis (Cucurbitaceae) (ivy gourd)
Links to high-resolution free images of Coccinia grandis (Cucurbitaceae) (ivy gourd) by Forest & Kim Starr (USGS) are available here.
Coccinia grandis information from the Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands 
Information about Coccinia grandis in Hawaii is available from the Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands.
Coccinia grandis images from PIER
Images of Coccinia grandis provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).
Plants of Hawaii: Coccinia grandis -- MAPS
public domain
Coccinia grandis on Maui (Hawaii, USA): species information
This report on the species Coccinia grandis in Hawaii--with particular emphasis on its status on the island of Maui--includes information about the taxonomy, description, biology and ecology, distribution, control methods, and management recommendations, as well as references.
Invasive species in the Pacific: A technical review
and draft regional strategy (2000)
The status of invasive plants, vertebrates, arthropods, molluscs, and crustaceans, and options for a regional invasive species strategy for the South Pacific are presented in this series of articles from the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme, 2000.
Coccinia grandis as a weed in Hawaii
Information about Coccinia grandis as a weed in Hawaii is presented by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (University of Hawai).
Ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) overview from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC)
Ivy gourd's description, impacts, images, and distribution in Hawaii are from HISC's high-profile invasive pests site.
Coccinia grandis distribution on Maui (1997)
Verified distribution of Coccinia grandis is shown on a contour map of Maui (HEAR, 1997).
New plant records for Midway Atoll
Ten new species are reported or Midway (1999).
Coccinia grandis worldwide distribution from GISD (ISSG)
Worldwide distribution information about Coccinia grandis is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Coccinia grandis: global distribution information from ISSG
taxonomic nomenclature, ITIS, Panicum bisulcatum
Weeds of Hawaii's Pastures and Natural Areas: An Identification and Management Guide
Motooka, Philip, Luisa Castro, Duane Nelson, Guy Nagai, and Lincoln Ching. 2003. Weeds of Hawaii's Pastures and Natural Areas: An Identification and Management Guide. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (University of Hawaii--Manoa), Honolulu. 184 pp. color illus. ISBN: 1-929325-14-2.
Alien plant invasions in native ecosystems of Hawaii: Management and research
Stone, Charles P., Clifford W. Smith, and J. Timothy Tunison (eds.) . 1992. Alien plant invasions in native ecosystems of Hawaii: Management and research. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit. ISBN: 0-8248-1474-6.
Invasive species in the Pacific: A technical review and draft regional strategy
South Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP). Sherley, Greg (ed.) . 2000. Invasive species in the Pacific: A technical review and draft regional strategy. Apia, Samoa: South Pacific Regional Environment Programme. ISBN: 982-04-0214-X.
Weeds of Hawaii's Pastures and Natural Areas: An Identification and Management Guide
Motooka, Philip, Luisa Castro, Duane Nelson, Guy Nagai, and Lincoln Ching. 2003. Weeds of Hawaii's Pastures and Natural Areas: An Identification and Management Guide. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (University of Hawaii--Manoa), Honolulu. 184 pp. color illus. ISBN: 1-929325-14-2.
Vines and Climbing Plants of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: an illustrated field guide to the native, naturalized or commonly cultivated vines and lianas of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Acevedo-Rodriguez, Pedro. 2005. Vines and Climbing Plants of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: an illustrated field guide to the native, naturalized or commonly cultivated vines and lianas of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Illustrated by Bobbi Angell. 483 pages.
Annotated Checklist of the Vascular Plants on Midway Atoll, Hawaii.
Starr, F., K. Starr, and Loope L. 2006. Annotated Checklist of the Vascular Plants on Midway Atoll, Hawaii. An addendum to the 1999 Botanical Survey of Midway Atoll.
Status of Non-native Plants in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Starr, F., K. Starr, and Loope L. 2001. Status of Non-native Plants in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Poster presentation, 2001 Hawaii Conservation Conference (Hilo, Hawaii).
Botanical survey of Midway Atoll
Starr, F. and K. Martz. 1999. Botanical survey of Midway Atoll. In: 1995-1999 Baseline Surveys for Alien Species in Marine and Terrestrial Habitats on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Oahu Offshore Islets Botanical Survey
Starr, F. and K. Starr. 2006. Oahu Offshore Islets Botanical Survey. Report prepared for State Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Offshore Islet Restoration Committee, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Oahu Offshore Islets Pictorial Guide: Common Plants of Oahu's Offshore Islets
Starr, F. and K. Starr. 2006. Oahu Offshore Islets Pictorial Guide: Common Plants of Oahu's Offshore Islets. Prepared for State Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Offshore Islet Restoration Committee, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Proceedings of workshop on biological control of native ecosystems in Hawaii
Smith, Clifford W., Julie Denslow, and Stephen Hight (eds.) . 2002. Proceedings of workshop on biological control of native ecosystems in Hawaii. Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Botany) Technical Report 129. 122 pages.
Biological control of ivy gourd, Coccinia grandis (Cucurbitaceae), in Hawaii
Chun, Marianne E. 2002. Biological control of ivy gourd, Coccinia grandis (Cucurbitaceae), in Hawaii. pp. 8-12 in Smith, Clifford W., Julie Denslow, and Stephen Hight (eds). 2002. Proceedings of workshop on biological control of native ecosystems in Hawaii. Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Botany) Technical Report 129. 122 pages. from http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/duffy/techr/129.pdf accessed 16 March 2008.
Introductions for biological control in Hawaii 1997-2001
Culliney, Thomas W., Walter T. Nagamine, and Kenneth K. Teramoto. 2003. Introductions for biological control in Hawaii 1997-2001. Proc. Hawaiian Entomol. Soc. (2003) 36:145-153.
Coccinia grandis on Maui (Hawaii, USA): species information
This report on the species Coccinia grandis in Hawaii--with particular emphasis on its status on the island of Maui--includes information about the taxonomy, description, biology and ecology, distribution, control methods, and management recommendations, as well as references.
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