Caesalpinia decapetala
Family Fabaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Mysore Thorn, Thorny Poinciana, Wait-a-while |
| Synonyms | Caesalpinia sepiaria Roxb.; Reichardia decapetala Roth |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Vine/scrambler/climber, Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Unassisted |
| Maximum height (m) | 20 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Temperate and tropical eastern Asia |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, Norfolk Island |
| Exotic range (other) | Indian Ocean Islands, North America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands, South America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Abandoned homesteads/cultivated land, Agricultural land, Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Scrublands/shrublands, Thickets, Wastelands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Decade of introduction | 1850 |
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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Further Information
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Caesalpinia~decapetala
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/caesalpinia_decapetala.htm
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=18094
http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=510&fr=1&sts=sss&lang=EN
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