Comments on three invasive Rubus species: Rubus ellipticus Smith, Rubus rosifolius Smith and Rubus niveus Thunb., in Colombia

Fernando Ramírez¹, Jose Kallarackal²

Affiliations:
¹ Independent Researcher, Bogotá, Colombia
² Hekmas, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirapally 686518, Kerala, India
Corresponding author: fernando.ramirez.lopez.p@gmail.com

Received: 29 January 2026 | Accepted: 10 April 2026 | Published: 12 October 2026
Senior Editor: Peter J. de Lange
https://doi.org/10.55457/pibs.01102

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Abstract
The occurrences of three invasive Rubus species, namely Rubus ellipticus Smith, Rubus rosifolius Smith and Rubus niveus Thunb. are analysed in three locations in Colombia. R. ellipticus and R. niveus are invasive species that form dense patches and threaten native vegetation. Due to their highly invasive nature, these two species should be given high priority in the development of an eradication programme. R. rosifolius was not seen to form thickets or to cause major environmental issues. 

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Ramírez, F. & Kallarackal, J. (2026). Comments on three invasive Rubus species: Rubus ellipticus Smith, Rubus rosifolius Smith and Rubus niveus Thunb., in Colombia. Perspectives in Biosecurity, 11: 32–40. https://doi.org/10.55457/pibs.01102