Pennisetum setaceum
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | African Fountain Grass, Crimson Fountain Grass, Crimson Fountaingrass, Fountain Grass, Fountaingrass, Green Fountain Grass, Plume Grass, Purple Fountain Grass, Red Fountain Grass, Tender Fountain Grass |
| Synonyms | Pennisetum alopecuroides (L.) Spreng.; Pennisetum orientale Rich.; Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.; Phalaris setacea Forssk. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid (grasses, sedges and rushes) |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
| Native range | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | WA, NT, SA, QLD, NSW, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, North America, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Asia, Africa |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Roadsides, Disturbed areas, Riparian systems, Rocky outcrops, Grasslands, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Scrublands/shrublands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types |
| Decade of introduction | 1930 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 12 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 38 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 18 | 36 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 38 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 18 | 36 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 20 | 28 | 34 |
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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