Cardiospermum grandiflorum
Family Sapindaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Balloon Vine, Heart Seed Vine, Large Balloon Creeper, Showy Balloon Vine |
| Synonyms | Cardiospermum hirsutum Willd. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Vine/scrambler/climber |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril, Hydrochorous (buoyant seed) |
| Maximum height (m) | 10 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Africa, tropical America, West Indes |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Bushland, Cliffs and bluffs, Forest, Riparian systems |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Decade of introduction | 1939 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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