A new generic record of asteraceae (Soliva anthemifolia (juss.) sweet & soliva pterosperma (Juss.): Addition to the alien invasive flora of Pakistan

The genus soliva of family asteraceae is first time reported for the flora of pakistan. soliva anthemifolia (juss.) sweet and soliva pterosperma (juss.) less have been reported first time growing as problematic weeds in the turf and natural areas of different regions in the province punjab,pakistan. both species are widely distributed and reported as major invasive weeds of turf as well as recreational parks. recently,soliva anthemifolia is also reported as emerging problematic weed in fodder crops and s. pterosperma has become a noxious invasive species of turf. a detailed description with illustrations,geographic distribution,phenology,invasive potential,economic importance and management approaches of both species are described. © 2017,pakistan botanical society. all rights reserved.