Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
Family Iridaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Common Montbretia, Crocosmia, Garden Montbretia, Montbretia |
Synonyms | Crocosmia aurea (Pappe ex Hook.) Planch.; Montbretia x crocosmaeflora orth. var. Lemoine; Montbretia x crocosmiaeflora orth. var. Lemoine ex Morren; Montbretia x crocosmiiflora Lemoine; Tritonia x crocosmiflora G.Nicholson |
Longevity | Annual, Perennial |
Growth form | Herb |
Seed dispersal morphology | Unassisted |
Maximum height (m) | 1 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | Horticultural hybrid between two plants from southern Africa |
Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, Lord Howe Island |
Exotic range (other) | Asia, Central America, Indian Ocean Islands, North America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands, South America |
Habitat types (exotic) | Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Bushland, Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Grasslands, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands, Wet sclerophyll forest, Woodlands |
Soil type (exotic) | Fertile, 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.
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