Formosan koa
Acacia confusa Merr.
Acacia confusa, known as Formosan koa, is a perennial tree native to Southeast Asia. It can grow up to 15 m tall and is also referred to by other common names such as ayangile and Philippine Wattle. The species has been reported in various regions including TW, SC, PW, TH, FM, MU, ID, IN, JP, FJ, Hawaii, Borneo, and the Caroline Is. It was first described in 1910 by Merr.
Description
Acacia confusa is a member of the Fabaceae family and is part of the Acacia genus. It is native to South-Central and Southeast China, Hainan, India, and other tropical regions. The species has spread beyond its native range and is now found in Hawaii and other Pacific islands, where it is considered invasive. It is widely distributed in tropical areas and has become common in many parts of the Pacific and Global regions.
Other common names
Formosan koasmall Philippine acacia
Distribution
TW · SC · PW · TH · FM · MU · ID · IN · Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve · Global · JP · FJ · Hawaii · Borneo · Caroline Is. · China South-Central · China Southeast · Dominican Republic · Hainan · India · Malaya · Marianas · Mauritius · Myanmar · Nansei-shoto · Ogasawara-shoto · Philippines · Seychelles · Sumatera · Taiwan
Synonyms
Racosperma confusumAcacia confusa var. inamuroi
