Centaurea calcitrapa
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Purple Star Thistle, Purple Star-thistle, Purple Starthistle, Red Star Thistle, Red Star-thistle, Red Starthistle, Star thistle |
| Synonyms | Information unavailable |
| Longevity | Annual, Biennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc), Tumbleweed, Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
| Native range | Western Asia, northern Africa, Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Southern Africa, Central America, North America, Oceania, South America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Bushland, Disturbed areas (including trails), Dry sclerophyll forest, Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Wastelands, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types |
| Decade of introduction | 1860 |
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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