Gymnocoronis spilanthoides
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds; National Environmental Alert List] |
| Common names | Senegal Tea, Senegal Tea Plant, Spade Leaf Plant, Temple Plant |
| Synonyms | Alomia spilanthoides D.Don ex Hook.; Alomia spilanthoides D.Don ex Hook. & Arn. Adenostemma gymnocoronis Sch.Bip. ex Baker [Illegitimate]; Gymnocoronis attenuata DC.; Gymnocoronis spilanthoides var. attenuata (DC.) Baker; Gymnocoronis spilanthoides var. spilanthoides; Gymnocoronis subcordata DC.; Piqueria attenuata (DC.) Gardner; Piqueria longipetiolata Sch.Bip. ex Baker [Illegitimate]; Piqueria subcordata (DC.) Gardner |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Aquatic, Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America, South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, NSW, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, Asia |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Water bodies, Riparian systems, Floodplains, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Aquatic |
| Decade of introduction | 1970 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 2 | 28 | 4 | 40 | 12 | 10 | 30 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 16 | 26 | 6 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 30 | 4 | 16 | 30 | 6 |
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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