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    Taxonomic name: Pluchea indica (L.) Less.
    Synonyms:
    Common names: Indian camphorweed (English), Indian fleabane (English), Indian pluchea (English)
    Organism type: shrub
    Pluchea indica is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters high. With its rapid growth, it can quickly form dense stands, particularly in wetlands, and alter the habitat for certain species of birds. It may compete with fodder crops in pastures near the coast or with native plants in marshes.
    Occurs in:
    riparian zones, wetlands
    Geographical range
    Native range: Native of India, south China, throughout Malaysia, South to Australia.
    Known introduced range: Introduced throughout the Pacific islands (Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Palau,…) (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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