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    Taxonomic name: Boehmeria penduliflora Wedd. ex D. G. Long
    Synonyms: Boehmeria macrophylla D. Don , Boehmeria penduliflora Wall. ex Wedd.  
    Common names: Bœhmère à fleurs pendantes (French), bois de chapelet (French-Reunion (La Réunion))
    Organism type: herb, shrub
    Boehmeria penduliflora is a pioneering species of open disturbed environments. It displaces native plants, thereby preventing natural plant succession. In active volcanic areas, it is one of the first plants to make an appearance on recent lava flows. This small tree persists while natural vegetation develops and it replaces native plant species.
    Occurs in:
    riparian zones, ruderal/disturbed
    Geographical range
    Native range: Temperate and tropical Asia (China, Bhutan, Northern India, Nepal, Northern Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam.
    Known introduced range: La Réunion, Mauritius.
    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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