Koelreuteria elegans
Family Sapindaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised [National Environmental Alert List] |
| Common names | Chinese Flame Tree, Chinese Rain Tree, Flame Gold, Flame Golden Rain Tree, Flame Golden Rain-tree, Flamegold, Golden Rain Tree, Golden Raintree, Golden-rain Tree |
| Synonyms | Koelreuteria formosana Hayata; Koelreuteria henryi Dümmer |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Tree |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Inflated Papery |
| Maximum height (m) | 25 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Asia, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, North America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Riparian systems, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Forest, Roadsides, Wastelands, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types, Well drained to wet |
| Decade of introduction | 2000 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 36 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 16 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 30 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
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Further Information
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