Native mammals disperse the highly invasive <i>Senna spectabilis</i> in the Western Ghats, India

Abstract

Abstract Senna spectabilis , a native tree of tropical America is rapidly colonizing the forests of Western Ghats. We identified the Asian elephant ( Elephas maximus ) as the major disperser of Senna , with the dung facilitating germination of the species. The study provides critical information for the management of Senna in tropical Asia.