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Australian Weed Risk Assessment for Cryptostegia grandiflora
www.hear.org/pier/wra/australi­a/crgra-wra.htm
This Weed Risk Assessment for Cryptostegia grandiflora, on the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk Web Site, uses the Australian Weed Risk Assessment Scheme (click here for more information on this scheme) to assess the likelihood of introduced plants becoming a pest.

Ecoport profile for Madagascar Rubber Vine Cryptostegia madagascariensis
ecoport.org/ep?Plant=13469&ent­ityType=PL****&entit­yDisplayCategory=full&menuStyle=text
This profile of Madagascar Rubber Vine Cryptostegia madagascariensison FAO's Ecoport Web Site, provides information on the appearance, distribution, ecology, status and use of the species. Links are provided to maps, illustrations and other resources. Information is incomplete for many species, but is being continually upgraded.

Ecoport profile for Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
ecoport.org/ep?Plant=11713&ent­ityType=PL****&entit­yDisplayCategory=full&menuStyle=text
This profile of Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandifloraon FAO's Ecoport Web Site, provides information on the appearance, distribution, ecology, status and use of the species. Links are provided to maps, illustrations and other resources. Information is incomplete for many species, but is being continually upgraded.

Exotic woody weeds: Predicting their spread
www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/Ras/0­0-62.pdf

Kriticos, D.J., Sutherst, R.W. and Adkins, S.W. (2003) Exotic woody weeds: Use of simulation models to predict future distributions under climate change. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Publication No. 00/31. © Commonwealth of Australia

It is predicted that by the mid-to-late 21st century average daily temperatures across Australia could rise by around 2˚C. The effect this will have on the spread of woody weed species is unknown. Two models are presented in this report to determine how Global Climate Change might change the distribution of Prickly Acacia (Acacia nilotica) and Rubber Vine (Cryptostegia grandiflora).

CLIMEX is a simpler model that predicts the future distribution of a species based on several climate variables such as temperature, growth season, rainfall, and increased CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere. Whilst it represents a cheaper and less time consuming alternative to DYMEX, it doesn’t account for how the potential spread of a weed species will be limited by weed control. DYMEX provides a way to evaluate the effectiveness of control measures such as tactical burning, capping of bores, and changes in stocking practices (moving from predominantly cattle to sheep is considered for Prickly Acacia in this case study).

These models reveal that Western Australia, Northern Territory, New South Wales and South Australia will be under an increased threat of invasion by Prickly Acacia with global climate change. Rubber vine was predicted to invade all mainland states except Victoria. The DYMEX model showed that reducing the amount of cattle held on properties that are affected by Prickly Acacia will not significantly reduce it’s spread. The study concludes that CLIMEX is the most appropriate model for national risk assessments. However, where control methods need to be assessed on a local scale the DYMEX model should be used. (PDF file, 1.25 MB)

National Weeds of Significance: Scroll to bottom of page and click on 'Rubbervine'
www.weeds.org.au/

PIER Profile for Madagascar rubbervine Cryptostegia madagascariensis
www.hear.org/Pier/species/cryp­tostegia_madagascariensis.htm
PIER Profile for Madagascar rubbervine Cryptostegia madagascariensis on the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk Web site.

Information listed includes Status on Pacfic Islands; Common and scientific names across the region; Species description; Habitat/ecology; Methods of propagation; Native distribution; Distribution elsewhere; Other information sources; and, where available, Illustrations and a Weed Risk Assessment

PIER Profile for Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
www.hear.org/Pier/species/cryp­tostegia_grandiflora.htm
PIER Profile for Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora on the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk Web site.

Information listed includes Status on Pacfic Islands; Common and scientific names across the region; Species description; Habitat/ecology; Methods of propagation; Native distribution; Distribution elsewhere; Other information sources; and, where available, Illustrations and a Weed Risk Assessment

Qld Dept. Natural Resources & Water:Rubbervine Factsheet
www.dpi.qld.gov.au/documents/B­iosecurity_Environme­ntalPests/IPA-Rubber-Vine-PP11.pdf

QNRM distribution map for Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora (Queensland: 2005)
www.nrw.qld.gov.au/pests/maps/­pest_distribution/pd­f/state/2005/rubber_vine.pdf
This map, on the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines Website, shows the distribution of Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora in Queensland in 2005, based on PestInfo mapping

QNRW Pest Status Review for Rubber vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
www.nrw.qld.gov.au/pests/manag­ement_plans/pdf/rubb­er_vine_psa.pdf
Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Water Pest Status Review for Rubber vine Cryptostegia grandiflora, including Current and predicted distribution; Impacts, Biology and ecology; Control methods; and Management and control practices

QNRW potential distribution map for Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora (Queensland)
www.nrw.qld.gov.au/pests/maps/­predictive_mapping/p­df/rubber_vine.pdf
This map, on the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Water Website, predicts the potential distribution of Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora throughout Queensland (PDF file, 405 kB)

QNRW Web page for Purple rubber vine Cryptostegia madagascariensis
www.nrw.qld.gov.au/pests/weeds­/declared_plants/pur­ple_rubber_vine.html
Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Water Web Page for Purple rubber vine Cryptostegia madagascariensis, with an illustration and brief description of the weed and its impact

QNRW Web page for Rubber vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
www.nrw.qld.gov.au/pests/weeds­/declared_plants/rub­ber_vine.html
Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines Web Page for Rubber vine Cryptostegia grandiflora, with an illustration and brief description of the weed and its impact and links to other information resources

WA Florabase Profile for Madagascar rubbervine Cryptostegia madagascariensis
florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/browse­/flora?f=305&level=s&id=12683
WA conservation status and taxonomic information for the plant Madagascar rubbervine Cryptostegia madagascariensis), and, when available distribution map and illustration, from FloraBase - The Western Australian Flora

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WA Florabase Profile for Madagascar rubbervine Cryptostegia madagascariensis var. glaberrima
florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/browse­/flora?f=305&level=s&id=13334
WA conservation status and taxonomic information for the plant Madagascar rubbervine Cryptostegia madagascariensis var. glaberrima), and, when available distribution map and illustration, from FloraBase - The Western Australian Flora

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WA Florabase Profile for Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/browse­/flora?f=305&level=s­&id=29599&type=l
WA conservation status and taxonomic information for the plant Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora), and, when available distribution map and illustration, from FloraBase - The Western Australian Flora

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Weed Management CRC Management Guide for Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
www.weedscrc.org.au/documents/­wmg_rubber_vine.pdf
This colourful weed management guide for Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora on the Weeds Management CRC Website, has information about why Rubber Vine is a problem; how it spreads; where it grows; how to control it; and the legislative requirements for controlling it in each of the states or territories in which it occurs. It is well illustrated, and has an example of where control has been attempted. (PDF file, 506 kB)

Weeds Australia Identification Guide: Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedi­dent.cgi?tpl=plant.t­pl&state=nt&s=&ibra=ovp&card=V07
This identification guide, on the Weeds Australia Web Site, includes photos, a description of the plant, notes on its distinguishing features and its dispersal ability, and a map of its current and potential distribution

Weeds of National Significance:Rubber Vine
www.weeds.org.au/WoNS/rubbervi­ne/
Links to downloadable Management Manuals, Management Guides, Strategic Plans and Distribution Maps.

WONS Management Guide for Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
www.environment.gov.au/biodive­rsity/invasive/publi­cations/c-grandiflora.html
Weeds of National Significance: Weed Management Guide for Rubber vine Cryptostegia grandifloraon the Australian Government Department of Environment and Heritage Web Site.

This guide includes a description and illustration of the weed; why it is a problem; how it spreads; where it grows; its impact; and prevention and control methods. Deatils of legislation relating to weeds, and contacts for the government agency responsible for weeds in each State and Territory are provided. The guide can be read online at this web address, or downloaded as a colourful PDF file (508 kB).

WONS National Strategy for Rubber Vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
www.dpi.qld.gov.au/documents/B­iosecurity_Environme­ntalPests/IPA-Rubber-Vine-Nsplan.pdf
Weeds of National Significance National Strategy Plan for Rubber vine Cryptostegia grandiflora by the National Weeds Strategy Executive Committee. This plan includes History of introduction, Spread and control; Legislative arrangements; Recommended control measures; Monitoring and evaluation; Stakeholder responsibilities; and Additional reading.