WeedFutures.net: Species Profile

Zantedeschia aethiopica

Family Araceae

Species Profile

Species classification	Invasive [WoNS shortlist (pre-2012)]
Common names	Arum Lily, Calla Lily, Death Lily, Egyptian Lily, Florist's Calla, Funeral Flower, Garden Calla, Jack in the Pulpit, Lily of the Nile, Pig Lily, St Joseph's Arum Lily, Trumpet Lily, White Arum Lily
Synonyms	Calla aethiopica L.; Richardia africana Kunth
Longevity	Perennial
Growth form	Herb
Seed dispersal morphology	Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril
Maximum height (m)	1.5
Capable of vegetative reproduction	Yes
Native range	Southern Africa
Exotic range (Australia)	NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, Norfolk Island
Exotic range (other)	Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Indian Ocean Islands
Habitat types (exotic)	Abandoned homesteads/cultivated land, Agricultural land, Bushland, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Garden escape, Heathlands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands, Wetlands
Soil type (exotic)	Sandy
Decade of introduction	1855

This species is available for purchase online in Australia (current as of May 2013)

National Climate Change Impact

Invasive Class 2

Species has either an increase in the area of suitable habitat or habitat suitability of observations under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.

Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences

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