Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Monochoria korsakowii (a plant, no common name) - Uncertain Risk

Species that are considered uncertain risk need a more in-depth assessment beyond the Risk Summary to better define the species’ risk to U.S. environments.

Monochoria korsakowii is a summer, annual, emergent aquatic plant native to pools, ditches, canals, and rice fields of eastern Asia. M. korsakowii has been used as a food for humans, in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as feed for livestock. Its overall climate match for the contiguous United States is high, with areas of high and medium match found everywhere except for the West, inland Southeast, and northern New England. This species has been introduced and has become established outside its native range in Russia, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Hungary, and Ukraine. There are general statements indicating a possible impact on rice production; however, detailed information was not available. Therefore, the history of invasiveness is classified as Data Deficient. The certainty of assessment is Low because of a lack of information. The Overall Risk Assessment Category for M. korsakowii is Uncertain.