Parietaria judaica
Family Urticaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Asthma Weed, Dead Nettle, Kirribilli Curse, Pellitory, Pellitory-of-the-wall, Sticky Weed, Wall Pellitory |
| Synonyms | Parietaria diffusa Mert. & W.D.J.Koch |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Northern Africa, western and central Asia, Europe, Atlantic Ocean Islands |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, Lord Howe Island |
| Exotic range (other) | North America, Oceania, South America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Riparian systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Decade of introduction | 1950 |
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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