Nassella neesiana
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Chilean Needle Grass |
| Synonyms | Stipa eminems Nees; Stipa neesiana Trin. & Rupr. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 1.2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Southern Africa, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Bushland, Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian Systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types |
| Decade of introduction | 1940 |
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://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=458&fr=1&sts=sss
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Nassella~neesiana
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=67699
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&state=&s=&ibra=all&card=G12
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