Marrubium vulgare
Family Lamiaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Hoarhound, Horehound, Houndsbane, Marrube, Marrubium, Marvel, White Horehound |
| Synonyms | Information unavailable |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.8 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Asia, northern Africa, Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, Norfolk Island |
| Exotic range (other) | South America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Bushland, Disturbed areas (including trails), Pastures, Roadsides, Wastelands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Infertile - low fertility |
| Decade of introduction | 1840 |
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=Marrubium~vulgare
http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/weeds/other-declared-weeds/horehound
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/marrubium_vulgare.htm
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=2325
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