A single tree can make 9 million seeds - and it's invading Queensland | TheBriefWire
A single tree can make 9 million seeds - and it's invading Queensland
Published 25 July 2026 ยท general
An ornamental tree planted in Tahiti in 1937 now poses a serious biosecurity threat. This invasive miconia species aggressively invades forests and smothers native vegetation
An ornamental tree planted in Tahiti in 1937 now poses a serious biosecurity threat. This invasive miconia species aggressively invades forests and smothers native vegetation.
A single mature tree can produce millions of seeds, rapidly spreading across landscapes. Queensland's World Heritage rainforests face irreversible ecological damage from this plant. Early
detection and eradication efforts are crucial to protect these precious ecosystems.