Cenchrus setaceus
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | African Fountain Grass, 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 |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Africa, western Asia |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Southern Africa, North America, Oceania, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Desert, Grasslands, Roadsides, Scrublands/shrublands, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| 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.
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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