Eichhornia crassipes
Family Pontederiaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds; World's Worst Invasive Alien Species] |
| Common names | Lilac-devil, Nile Lily, Water Hyacinth, Water Orchid |
| Synonyms | Eichhornia cordifolia Gand. [Illegitimate]; Eichhornia crassicaulis Schltdl.; Eichhornia crassicaulis Schltr.; Eichhornia speciosa Kunth; Heteranthera formosa Miq.; Piaropus crassipes (Mart.) Raf.; Piaropus mesomelas Raf.; Pontederia azurea Sw.; Pontederia crassicaulis Schltdl. [Spelling variant]; Pontederia crassicaulis Schltr.; Pontederia crassipes Mart.; Pontederia crassipes Roem. & Schult.; Pontederia elongata Balf. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb, Aquatic |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | WA, NT, SA, QLD, Norfolk Island, NSW, VIC, Christmas Island |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, Asia, North America, Indian Ocean Islands, Africa |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Water bodies, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Aquatic; Saturated soil |
| Decade of introduction | 1890 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 2 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 8 | 32 | 40 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 2 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 24 | 32 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 38 | 26 | 18 | 8 | 26 | 30 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
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Further Information
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