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   Falcataria moluccana (tree)  français 
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    Taxonomic name: Falcataria moluccana (Miquel) Barneby & Grimes
    Synonyms: Adenanthera falcataria L., Albizia falcataria (L.) Fosb.,, Albizia moluccana Miq., Paraserianthes falcataria (L.) I. Nielsen
    Common names: batai, bataiwood, Molucca albizia, Moluccan sau
    Organism type: tree
    Falcataria moluccana is a fast-growing tree, which can reach 40 metres in height and has been widely planted in the tropics. Able to colonise indigenous forest ecosystems, Falcataria moluccana is regarded in many countries as one of the greatest threats to native flora.
    Occurs in:
    natural forests, planted forests, ruderal/disturbed
    Geographical range
    Native range: Native to Moluccas, New Guinea, New Britain and the Solomon Islands.
    Known introduced range: Falcataria moluccana has been planted for reforestation in many contries (Wagner et al., 1999; PIER, 2007).
    Compiled by: Comité français de l'UICN (IUCN French Committee) & IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)
    Last Modified: Friday, 14 March 2008
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