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    Taxonomic name: Oeceoclades maculata (Lindl.) Lindl.
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    Organism type: herb
    Oeceoclades maculata is a terrestrial orchid which probably originated in Africa. Of recent introduction to the French Antilles and Florida, it is a species with invasive behaviour. Oeceoclades maculata self-fertilising mode of reproduction is a factor that assists its spread.
    Occurs in:
    agricultural areas, natural forests, planted forests, ruderal/disturbed
    Geographical range
    Native range: Probably originated in Africa.
    Known introduced range: This species was introduced to Florida and the French West Indies (Feldmann and Barré, 2001).
    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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