Senecio jacobaea
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [WoNS shortlist (pre-2012); NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Common Ragwort, Ragwort, St James Wort, Stinking Willie |
| Synonyms | Information unavailable |
| Longevity | Biennial, Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus, Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc), Hydrochorous (buoyant seed) |
| Maximum height (m) | 1.8 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Oceania |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Grasslands, Heathlands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Wetlands, Wet sclerophyll forest, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Medium infertile / moderate poor |
| Decade of introduction | 1850 |
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)
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Further Information
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