Olea europaea subsp. europaea
Family Oleaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Common Olive, European Olive, Olive |
| Synonyms | Information unavailable |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Tree |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 15 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Northern Africa, western Asia, southern Europe, Atlantic Ocean Islands |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | North America, South America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Grasslands, Scrublands/shrublands, Urban areas, gardens and parks |
| Soil type (exotic) | Loamy, Most soil types, Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1800 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 40 | 26 | 38 | 22 | 32 | 36 | 22 | 30 | 30 |
| RCP 8.5 2035 | 38 | 26 | 36 | 22 | 30 | 36 | 22 | 26 | 30 |
| RCP 8.5 2065 | 36 | 26 | 36 | 20 | 30 | 36 | 18 | 26 | 30 |
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
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