Acacia mangium (tree)

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Interim profile, incomplete information Taxonomic name: Acacia mangium Willd. Synonyms: Acacia glaucescens sensu Kaneh. & Hatus., Acacia holosericea A. Cunn., Acacia holosericea G. Don var. glabrata auct. non Maiden, Acacia holosericea G. Don var. multispirea auct. non Domin, Acacia holosericea G. Don var. neurocarpa auct. non (Hook.) Domin, Mangium montanum Rumph., Racosperma mangium (Willd.) Pedley Common names: black wattle (English) Organism type: tree Acacia mangium is a fast-growing tree that produces many seeds. Used for forestry and ecological restoration, it was widely planted and cultivated in many Pacific islands. It has naturalized in many cases and it is a threat to indigenous flora. Occurs in: planted forests, ruderal/disturbed Geographical range Native range: Australia (Queensland), Molluccan Islands, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia (Irian Jaya). Known introduced range: Mayotte, French Guiana, New Caledonia and other Pacific islands : American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Palau, Samoa, Philippine, Solomon Islands (PIER, 2007). Compiled by: Comité français de l'UICN (IUCN French Committee) & IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) To contribute information, please contact Shyama Pagad. Last Modified: Friday, 14 March 2008