Heteranthera zosterifolia
Family Pontederiaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Water Star Grass |
| Synonyms | Heteranthera osteniana Herter; Schollera zosterifolia (Mart.) 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 | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Wetlands, Water bodies |
| Soil type (exotic) | Aquatic |
| Decade of introduction | 2010 |
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Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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