Hygrophila costata
Family Acanthaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Glush Weed, Gulf Swampweed, Hygrophila, Lake Hygrophila, Sword Leaf Stricta, Temple Weed |
| Synonyms | Ecbolium lithospermifolium (Vahl) Kuntze; Hygrophila atricheta Bridar.; Hygrophila brasiliensis (Spreng.) Lindau; Hygrophila conferta Nees; Hygrophila guianensis Nees; Hygrophila helodes Nees; Hygrophila lacustris (Cham. & Schltdl.) Nees; Hygrophila latifolia Nees; Hygrophila pubescens Nees; Hygrophila rivularis (Schltdl.); Hygrophila verticillata (Spreng.) Herter; Ruellia brasiliensis Spreng.; Ruellia lacustris Cham. & Schltdl.; Ruellia rivularis Schltdl.; Ruellia verticillata Spreng.; Zahlbrucknera conferta Pohl ex Nees [Invalid] |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb, Aquatic |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc.) |
| Maximum height (m) | 2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America, South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Water bodies, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Aquatic |
| Decade of introduction | 1990 |
This species is available for purchase online in Australia (current as of May 2018)
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
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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