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    Taxonomic name: Castilla elastica Sessé
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    Organism type: tree
    Castilla elastica is a native Central American tree which may reach 5 to 10m high. Rubber can be extracted from the tree. It is invasive in several islands, notably in the Pacific (French Polynesia and Samoa).
    Geographical range
    Native range: Southern Mexico and Central America to Colombia.
    Known introduced range: French Polynesia, American Samoa, Samoa, Australia (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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