uvilleana Also known as Glory Bush Call 808-266-7994

Flowers and flower buds

Leaves and Flower head

Tibouchina urvilleana choking out native ferns on the Big Island Forest and Kim Starr Forest and Kim Starr What is it? Why is it a problem?  All 350 in the Tibouchina have been  Glory bush threatens native areas by forming declared noxious weeds by the State of Hawai‘i. It dense thickets that outcompete and displace is illegal to sell or transport noxious weeds. native .  Native to the tropical regions of Central and South  Glory bush been detected in the Tantalus area in America. the Honolulu Watershed. OISC is conducting  Glory bush is -like, with fuzzy management efforts to eradicate glory bush from sometimes having a pale purple outline and this priority watershed. showy purple flowers.  Glory bush is included on the list of Hawai‘i’s Most  Introduced as an ornamental, it now is a forest Invasive Horticultural Plants compiled by the weed escaping from yards into natural areas. Hawai‘i State Alien Species Coordinator.  Glory bush belongs to the same family as the highly invasive . Who is OISC? What Can you Do?  OISC is a multi-sector partnership protecting  Allow the OISC field crew on your property to O‘ahu from invasive pests that threaten our survey or remove Tibouchina if asked. environment, economy, and quality of life.  Do not plant, import, buy, or sell Tibouchina plants.  We focus on species that are not widely  Report all sightings to 266-7994. established on this island and can still be  If found, do not throw plants away! Call OISC for controlled or eradicated. proper disposal.  Our partners include the Hawai‘i Department of  ALWAYS clean gear and footwear before and after Land and Natural Resources, the Department of hiking. Agriculture, Honolulu Board of Water Supply and  Learn more at www.oahuisc.org many others.

743 Ulukahiki Street This publication made possible through grants from the USDA Forest Service and the Hawai‘i Council. Kailua, HI 96734 The Oahu Invasive Species Committee is a project of the University of Hawai‘i - Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit Phone: (808) 266-7994 Fax: (808) 266-7995 (PCSU). The OISC and PCSU are equal opportunity E-mail: [email protected] providers. Website: www.oahuisc.org