Schinus terebinthifolius
Family Anacardiaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [WoNS shortlist (pre-2012); NSW's Noxious Weeds; World's Worst Invasive Alien Species] |
| Common names | Brazilian Pepper Tree, Broad-leaf Pepper Tree, Broad-leaved Pepper Tree, Carnival Peppercorn, Florida Holly, Hawaiian Holly, Japanese Pepper Tree |
| Synonyms | Schinus terebinthifolia orth. var. Raddi |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Tree, Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 7 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, Indian Ocean Islands, Pacific Ocean Islands, West Indes |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Bushland, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Mangroves, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types |
| Decade of introduction | 1840 |
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=Schinus~terebinthifolius
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=78924
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/schinus_terebinthifolius.htm
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&ibra=all&card=T41
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