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   Hedychium coccineum (herb)  français 
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    Taxonomic name: Hedychium coccineum Buch.-Ham. ex Sm.
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    Common names: hédychie écarlate (French), longose (French)
    Organism type: herb
    Originally from eastern parts of the Himalayas, Hedychium coccineum is an herbaceous perennial rhizome that can reach one to two metres in height and be very invasive. On the island of La Réunion, it can become dominant or co-dominant in natural or semi-natural environments with a strong impact on ecosystems. The existence of rhizomes and bulbs makes control particularly difficult.
    Occurs in:
    natural forests, planted forests, ruderal/disturbed
    Geographical range
    Native range: Asia.
    Known introduced range: Introduced to many tropical countries, including La Réunion and Mauritius (CBNM, 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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