Question

Which of the following is not an invasive species?

• A. $Eichhorniacrassipes$
• B. $Lantanacamara$
• C. $Partheniumhysterophorus$
• D. $Ocimumsanctum$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $Ocimumsanctum$

$Partheniumhysterophorus$
$Partheniumhysterophorus$ is a terrestrial weed native to American tropics. It was accidentally introduced, in India, as a contaminant in imported wheat. It can infest farmland causing loss in the yield of crops. It also affects the health of humans.

$Ocimumsanctum$
$Ocimumsanctum$ (Tulsi) is a native of the Indian subcontinent. It is regarded as a sacred species cultivated for religious and traditional medicine purposes.

$Lantanacamara$
$Lantanacamara$ is a troublesome weed that is very adaptive and reproduces fast. As a result these plants become invasive. It is toxic to livestock animals.

$Eichhorniacrassipes$
$Eichhorniacrassipes$ or water hyacinth is a free-floating aquatic plant native to America. It is a freshwater weed also found in polluted water and is regarded as a troublesome aquatic plant.

Final answer
b. $Ocimumsanctum$.