Heteranthera reniformis
Family Pontederiaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Heteranthera, Kidneyleaf, Kidneyleaf Mud Plaintain, Mud Plantain |
| Synonyms | Buchozia aquatica Vell.; Heterandra reniformis (Ruiz & Pav.) P.Beauv.; Heteranthera acuta Willd.; Heteranthera pubescens Vahl; Heteranthera reniformis var. conjungens O.Schwarz; Heteranthera virginica Steud.; Heteranthera virginicus Steud. [Invalid]; Leptanthus peruvianus Pers.; Leptanthus reniformis (Ruiz & Pav.) Michx.; Leptanthus virginicus Pers.; Phrynium reniforme (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze; Phrynium reniforme var. acutum (Willd.) Kuntze; Pontederia azurea Schult. & Schult.f. [Illegitimate]; Schollera reniformis (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Aquatic, Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.5 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America, South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Europe, North America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Water bodies, Wetlands, Agricultural land (rice), Roadsides, Riparian areas |
| Soil type (exotic) | Aquatic, Fertile |
| Decade of introduction | 2000 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 6 | 30 | 12 | 38 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 6 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 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)
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