🚫 Singapore daisy
❌ Invasive

Singapore daisy

Sphagneticola trilobata · Asteraceae

Dense ground-smothering mats exclude native ground flora along margins and disturbed ground

🌍 Origin: Tropical America (not native to India)

Why Singapore daisy is a problem

Dense ground-smothering mats exclude native ground flora along margins and disturbed ground

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What to plant instead

Management species; restore native ground cover

Frequently asked questions

Is Singapore daisy invasive in India?

Yes. Singapore daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata) is considered invasive in India. Dense ground-smothering mats exclude native ground flora along margins and disturbed ground

Why is Singapore daisy a problem?

Dense ground-smothering mats exclude native ground flora along margins and disturbed ground

Other invasive plants to avoid

Sources: R5, R6. See full references.

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