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    Taxonomic name: Elephantopus mollis Kunth
    Synonyms: Elephantopus hypomalacus Blake, Elephantopus martii Graham, Elephantopus mollis bracteosus Domin, Elephantopus mollis capitulatus Domin, Elephantopus pilosus Philipson, Elephantopus scaber L
    Common names: elephant's foot (English), false tobacco (English), faux tabac (French), tabac marron (French), tobacco weed (English)
    Organism type: herb
    Elephantopus mollis is a fast growing herbaceous plant that can reach over a metre in height. In the tropics and sub-tropics it is considered a very problematic weed for agriculture and animal husbandry.
    Occurs in:
    agricultural areas, natural forests, planted forests, ruderal/disturbed
    Geographical range
    Native range: West Indies and tropical America.
    Known introduced range: This herb is a widespread tropical weed (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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