Sporobolus pyramidalis
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [WoNS shortlist (pre-2012); NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Cat's Tail Dropseed, Cat's Tailgrass, Giant Rat's Tail Grass, Giant Rat's Tail Grass, Giant Ratstail Grass |
| Synonyms | Sporobolus indicus var. pyramidalis (Beauv.) Veldkamp |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
| Native range | Africa, south western Asia, Indian Ocean Islands |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, NT, QLD |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wetlands, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Infertile - low fertility |
| Decade of introduction | 1970 |
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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