Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Roundfruit Blyxa (Blyxa aubertii) - Uncertain Risk

Blyxa aubertii, the Roundfruit Blyxa, is an aquatic flowering plant that is native to Africa, Asia and Australia. B. aubertii is commonly found in shallow waters such as marshes, paddy fields and ditches. This species is commonly sold in the aquarium trade and has been introduced and become established in southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Mississippi. The History of Invasiveness for B. aubertii is classified as Data Deficient due to a lack of information regarding impacts of introduction. The climate matching analysis for the contiguous United States indicates establishment concern for this species. The climate match is particularly high along the Gulf Coast, near the known established populations of B. aubertii. The Certainty of Assessment for this ERSS is classified as Low due to lack of information regarding impacts of introduction. The Overall Risk Assessment Category for B. aubertii in the contiguous United States is Uncertain.