Erica lusitanica
Family Ericaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [WoNS shortlist (pre-2012)] |
| Common names | Heath, Portuguese Heath, Spanish Heath |
| Synonyms | Erica lusitanica var. cantabrica Fagundez & Izco |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Unassisted |
| Maximum height (m) | 3.3 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Southern Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Australia, North America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Dry sclerophyll forest, Forest, Garden escape, Grasslands, Heathlands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Scrublands/shrublands, Wet sclerophyll forest, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Acidic, Infertile - low fertility, Sandy, Well drained |
| 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)
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