Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Ambrosia, Annual Ragweed, Asthma Plant, Bitterweed, Common Ragweed, Hay-fever Weed, Hogbrake, Hogweed, Horseweed |
Synonyms | Information unavailable |
Longevity | Annual |
Growth form | Herb |
Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
Maximum height (m) | 2 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
Native range | North America |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA |
Exotic range (other) | Asia, Central America, Europe, Indian Ocean Islands, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands, South America |
Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Wastelands, Woodlands |
Soil type (exotic) | Acidic, Fertile |
Decade of introduction | 1900 |
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.
Further Information
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/ambrosia_artemisiifolia.htm
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Ambrosia~artemisiifolia
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=13492
http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=1125&fr=1&sts=sss&lang=EN
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