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   Aleurites moluccana (tree)  français 
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    Taxonomic name: Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd.
    Synonyms: Aleurites javanica Gand., Aleurites triloba Forster & Forster f., Jatropha moluccana C. Linnaeus
    Common names: bancoulier (French), candlenut (English), Indian walnut (English), noyer de bancoul (French), noyer des Moluques (French)
    Organism type: tree
    Aleurites moluccana can grow up to 15 or 25m in height in adulthood. This tree is originally from south-east Asia and it has been introduced to many tropical regions. It is grown for its nuts, which are either grilled and eaten or oil is extracted for different uses (lighting, medicine, etc.). It is invasive in several Pacific islands.
    Occurs in:
    natural forests
    Geographical range
    Native range: Malaysia and western Polynesia.
    Known introduced range: Introduced throughout Polynesia (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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