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    Taxonomic name: Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl.
    Synonyms: Mespilus japonica Thunb.
    Common names: bibasse (French), bibassier (French), eriobotrya du Japon (French), Japanese medlar (English), Japanese plum (English), loquat (English), néflier du Japon (French)
    Organism type: tree
    Eriobotrya japonica has been introduced to warm regions as a fruit or ornamental tree. In various Pacific islands and La Réunion, it can be invasive in natural environments.
    Occurs in:
    agricultural areas, natural forests, planted forests, riparian zones, ruderal/disturbed
    Geographical range
    Native range: Native to Japan and China (Webb et al., 1988).
    Known introduced range: North America (California, Florida,...), Mediterranean (Algeria, Libya, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Portugal), Pacific islands, and Réunion island in the Indian Ocean (PIER, 2006).
    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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