FULL ACCOUNT FOR: actinophylla

Schefflera actinophylla System: Terrestrial

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family

Plantae Magnoliophyta Magnoliopsida

Common name Synonym Brassaia actinophylla , Endl. Similar species Summary The ornamental Schefflera actinophylla has been introduced to numerous regions. Reaching between 20 and 30 metres in height, its many fruits are actively spread by frugivorous birds. Schefflera actinophylla is capable of forming monospecific stands and is considered to be very invasive in tropical and subtropical areas.

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Principal source:

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

Review:

Pubblication date: 2008-03-14

ALIEN RANGE [1] BERMUDA [1] FRENCH POLYNESIA [1] MAYOTTE [1] NEW CALEDONIA [1] REUNION BIBLIOGRAPHY 9 references found for Schefflera actinophylla Managment information 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

Global Invasive Species Database (GISD) 2021. Species profile Schefflera actinophylla. Pag. 1 Available from: http://www.iucngisd.org/gisd/species.php?sc=1250 [Accessed 06 October 2021] FULL ACCOUNT FOR: Schefflera actinophylla

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Global Invasive Species Database (GISD) 2021. Species profile Schefflera actinophylla. Pag. 2 Available from: http://www.iucngisd.org/gisd/species.php?sc=1250 [Accessed 06 October 2021]