Cenchrus spinifex
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | American Burr Grass, Burgrass, Gentle Annie, Innocent Weed, Innocent-Weed, Mat Sandbur, Spiny Burr Grass, Spiny Burr-Grass |
| Synonyms | Cenchrus incertus M.A.Curtis; Cenchrus tribuloides L. |
| Longevity | Annual, Biennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.8 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Central America, North America, South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Disturbed areas (including trails), Dry sclerophyll forest, Forest, Grasslands, Pastures, Roadsides, Wastelands, Wet sclerophyll forest, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1910 |
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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