Araujia sericifera
Family Apocynaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Cape Dandelion, Cruel Plant, False Choko, Moth Plant, Moth Vine, Peruvian Creepe, White Bladder Flower, White Moth Plant |
| Synonyms | Araujia albens (Mart.) G.Don; Araujia hortorum E.Fourn.; Araujia sericofera orth. var. Brot.; Physianthus albens Mart. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Vine/scrambler/climber |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Hydrochorous (buoyant seed), Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 12 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA, Lord Howe Island |
| Exotic range (other) | Southern Europe, southern Africa, western Asia, North America, Oceania, Atlantic Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Cliffs and bluffs, Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Mangroves, Riparian systems, Scrublands/shrublands, Wet sclerophyll forest |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types |
| 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)
Images
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