Ochna serrulata
Family Ochnaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Birds Eye Bush, Mickey Mouse Bush, Mickey Mouse Plant, Ochna |
| Synonyms | Diporidium serrulatum Hochst. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 3 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Southern Africa |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Bushland, Dry sclerophyll forest, Garden escape, Riparian systems, Urban areas, gardens and parks |
| Soil type (exotic) | Clay, Most soil types, Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1970 |
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=Ochna~serrulata
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/ochna_serrulata.htm
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&ibra=all&card=S04
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=13569
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