Koelreuteria elegans

Family Sapindaceae

Species Profile

Species classification Naturalised [National Environmental Alert List]
Common namesChinese Flame Tree, Chinese Rain Tree, Flame Gold, Flame Golden Rain Tree, Flame Golden Rain-tree, Flamegold, Golden Rain Tree, Golden Raintree, Golden-rain Tree
SynonymsKoelreuteria formosana Hayata; Koelreuteria henryi Dümmer
LongevityPerennial
Growth formTree
Seed dispersal morphologyInflated Papery
Maximum height (m)25
Capable of vegetative reproductionNo
Native rangeAsia, 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 introduction2000

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Climate scenario Australia ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
Current climate 30028036206216
RCP 8.5 2050 30030030248614
RCP 8.5 2070 300320302081012

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)

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Further Information