Retama raetam
Family Fabaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised [National Environmental Alert List] |
| Common names | Ratamals, White Broom, White Weeping Broom |
| Synonyms | Genista duriaei Spach; Genista raetam Forssk.; Lygos raetam (Forssk.) Heywood; Retama duriaei Webb |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Hydrochorous (buoyant seed) |
| Maximum height (m) | 3 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Northern Africa, western Asia, Europe, Mediterranean |
| Exotic range (Australia) | SA, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Europe, North America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Garden escape, Pastures |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types, Sandy, Well drained |
| Decade of introduction | 1840 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| RCP 8.5 2035 | 30 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| RCP 8.5 2065 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 28 | 19 | 13 | 34 |
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)
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