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    Details of this species in Grand Cayman
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Reported
    Source: Burton, 2003 in Varnham, 2006
    Arrival Date:
    Introduction:
    Species Notes for this Location:
    Colubrina asiatica is present on Grand Cayman, in clearings on beach ridges, near mangroves and along roadsides in damper areas (Burton, 2003 in Varnham, 2006).
    Management Notes for this Location:
    Eradication of Colubrina asiatica from future Barkers National Park on Grand Cayman has been discussed (Burton, 2003 in Varnham, 2006).
    Location Notes:
    Impacts:
    Competition: Colubrina asiatica is invasive in beach ridges and roadsides, forming dense monospecific stands excluding native vegetation (Burton, 2003 in Varnham, 2006).
    Last Modified: 17/06/2008 9:52:02 a.m.
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