WeedFutures.net: Species Profile

Ageratina adenophora

Family Asteraceae

Species Profile

Species classification	Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds]
Common names	Catweed, Crofton Weed, Hemp Agrimony, Mexican Devil, Sticky Agrimony, Sticky Eupatorium
Synonyms	Eupatorium adenophorum Spreng.; Eupatorium glandulosum Kunth; Eupatorium glandulosum Michx.
Longevity	Perennial
Growth form	Herb
Seed dispersal morphology	Wing/Achene/Pappus, Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc)
Maximum height (m)	2
Capable of vegetative reproduction	Yes
Native range	North America
Exotic range (Australia)	NSW, QLD, SA, WA, Lord Howe Island
Exotic range (other)	Asia, North America, Oceania, Indian Ocean Islands, Pacific Ocean Islands
Habitat types (exotic)	Bushland, Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Grasslands, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Wetlands
Soil type (exotic)	Fertile, Poorly drained
Decade of introduction	1870

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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Further Information