Sisymbrium thellungii
Family Brassicaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | African Turnip Weed, African Turnip-weed, African Turnipweed |
Synonyms | Brassica brachypoda Thell. |
Longevity | Annual |
Growth form | Herb |
Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
Maximum height (m) | 0.6 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
Native range | Southern Africa |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD |
Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Bushland, Disturbed areas (including trails), Dry sclerophyll forest, Floodplains, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Wetlands |
Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types |
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.
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