Rhus longipes
System : Terrestrial
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Plantae
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Sapindales
Anacardiaceae
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Summary
The genus Rhus includes about 200 species of perennial plants, shrubs and trees encountered in the tropics. Rhus longipes can be a shrub or small tree with drooping branches. The species is introduced and naturalized in the Mascarenes. On the island of La Réunion the species can be particularly invasive. It can become dominant or co-dominant in natural or semi-natural environments, especially in dry areas at low altitudes.

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

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Publication date: 2008-03-18

Recommended citation: Global Invasive Species Database (2026) Species profile: Rhus longipes. Downloaded from http://www.iucngisd.org/gisd/speciesname/Rhus+longipes on 02-07-2026.

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Informations on Rhus longipes has been recorded for the following locations. Click on the name for additional informations.
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2 references found for Rhus longipes

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General information
Conservatoire Botanique National De Mascarin (BOULLET V. coord.) 2007. - Rhus longipes Index de la flore vasculaire de la R�union (Trach�ophytes) : statuts, menaces et protections. - Version 2007.1
Summary: Base de donn�es sur la flore de La R�union. De nombreuses informations tr�s utiles.
Available from: http://flore.cbnm.org/index2.php?page=taxon&num=d8a3a3c3234392b0add43c5f9c05a246 [Accessed 9 April 2008]
ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System), 2008. Online Database Rhus L.
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=28772 [Accessed 18 March 2008]
Contact
The following 3 contacts offer information an advice on Rhus longipes
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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Triolo,
Julien
Geographic region: Indian Ocean
Ecosystem: Terrestrial
Organization:
Office National des For�ts
Address:
ONF. Domaine Forestier de la Providence, 97488 Saint Denis cedex
Phone:
692345283
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Recommended citation
(2026). Rhus longipes. IUCN Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT).