Sorghum halepense
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Aleppo Grass, Evergreen Millet, Johnson Grass |
Synonyms | Andropogon halepensis (L.) Brot.; Andropogon miliaceus Roxb.; Andropogon sorghum f. muticus Hack.; Andropogon sorghum subsp. halepense (L.) Hack.; Andropogon sorghum var. halepense (L.) Hack.; Holcus halepensis L.; Sorghum halepense f. muticum (Hack.) C.E.Hubb.; Sorghum miliaceum (Roxb.) Snowden |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Graminoid |
Seed dispersal morphology | Unassisted |
Maximum height (m) | 2 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | Mediterranean Europe, western Asia |
Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
Exotic range (other) | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Pacific Ocean Islands, West Indes |
Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Disturbed areas (including trails), Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides |
Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
Decade of introduction | 1870 |
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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