Aleurites moluccana
System : Terrestrial
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Plantae
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Euphorbiales
Euphorbiaceae
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Aleurites javanica , Gand.
Aleurites triloba , Forster & Forster f.
Jatropha moluccana , C. Linnaeus
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Summary
Aleurites moluccana can grow up to 15 or 25m in height in adulthood. This tree is originally from south-east Asia and it has been introduced to many tropical regions. It is grown for its nuts, which are either grilled and eaten or oil is extracted for different uses (lighting, medicine, etc.). It is invasive in several Pacific islands.

Principal source:

Compiler: Comité français de l'UICN (IUCN French Committee) & IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)

Review:

Publication date: 2008-03-14

Recommended citation: Global Invasive Species Database (2024) Species profile: Aleurites moluccana. Downloaded from http://www.iucngisd.org/gisd/species.php?sc=1296 on 26-04-2024.

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Informations on Aleurites moluccana has been recorded for the following locations. Click on the name for additional informations.
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Bibliography
8 references found for Aleurites moluccana

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Varnham, K. 2006. Non-native species in UK Overseas Territories: a review. JNCC Report 372. Peterborough: United Kingdom.
Summary: This database compiles information on alien species from British Overseas Territories.
Available from: http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3660 [Accessed 10 November 2009]
General information
Barthelat, F. 2005. Note sur les esp�ces exotiques envahissantes � Mayotte. Direction de l�Agriculture et de la For�t. 30p
Summary: Tableau synth�tique des plantes exotiques de Mayotte class�es en fonction de leur niveau d envahissement.
Centre des ressources biologiques. Plantes tropicales. INRA-CIRAD. 2007.
Summary: Available from: http://collections.antilles.inra.fr/ [Accessed 31 March 2008]
Florence J., Chevillotte H., Ollier C. & Meyer J.-Y. 2007. Aleurites moluccana. Base de donn�es botaniques Nadeaud de l Herbier de la Polyn�sie fran�aise (PAP).
Summary: Base de donn�es sur le flore de Polyn�sie Fran�aise.
Available from: http://www.herbier-tahiti.pf/Selection_Taxonomie.php?id_tax=1478 [Accessed 26 March 2008]
Fournet, 2002. Flore illustr�e des phan�rogames de Guadeloupe et de Martinique. Gondwana �d.
ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System), 2008. Online Database Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd.
Summary: An online database that provides taxonomic information, common names, synonyms and geographical jurisdiction of a species. In addition links are provided to retrieve biological records and collection information from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Data Portal and bioscience articles from BioOne journals.
Available from: http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=28208 [Accessed 13 March 2008]
MacKee, H.S. 1994. Catalogue des plantes introduites et cultiv�es en Nouvelle-Cal�donie, 2nd edn. MNHN, Paris.
Summary: Cet ouvrage liste 1412 taxons (esp�ces, sous esp�ces et vari�t�s) introduits en Nouvelle-Cal�donie. L auteur pr�cise dans la majorit� des cas si l esp�ce est cultiv�e ou naturalis�e.
PIER (Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk), 2006. Aleurites moluccana
Summary: Available from: http://www.hear.org/Pier/species/aleurites_moluccana.htm [Accessed 28 March 2008]
Contact
The following 3 contacts offer information an advice on Aleurites moluccana
Barthelat,
Fabien
Organization:
Assistant Technique Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature Initiative Cara�bes
Address:
C/O Parc National de Guadeloupe Habitation Beausoleil, Mont�ran 97120 Saint-Claude, Guadeloupe
Phone:
(+590) (0)590 80 86 00
Fax:
(+590) (0)590 80 05 46
Lavergne,
Christophe
Geographic region: Indian Ocean
Ecosystem: Terrestrial
Organization:
Conservatoire Botanique National de Mascarin
Address:
2 rue du P�re Georges Domaine des Colima�ons 97436 SAINT LEU
Phone:
(33) 02 62 24 92 27
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Meyer,
Jean-Yves
Geographic region: Pacific, Indian Ocean
Ecosystem: Terrestrial
Expert in the botany of French Polynesia and the Pacific Islands, and has worked on ecology and biological control of Miconia calvescens in French Polynesia.
Organization:
D�l�gation � la Recherche
Address:
D�l�gation � la Recherche, Gouvernement de Polyn�sie fran�aise. B.P. 20981, 98713 Papeete, Tahiti, Polyn�sie fran�aise
Phone:
689 47 25 60
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Recommended citation
(2024). Aleurites moluccana. IUCN Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT).