Spartium junceum
Family Fabaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Spanish Broom, Weaver's Broom |
| Synonyms | Information unavailable |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Ballistic |
| Maximum height (m) | 5 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Northern Africa, western Asia, southern Europe, Atlantic Ocean Islands |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | North America, Oceania |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Bushland, Disturbed areas (including trails), Garden escape, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Clay, Most soil types, Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1840 |
This species is available for purchase online in Australia (current as of May 2013)
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 2
Species has either an increase in the area of suitable habitat or habitat suitability of observations 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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