Hygrophila polysperma
Family Acanthaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Dwarf Hygrophila, East Indian Hygro, East Indian Hygrophila, East Indian Swampweed, Eastern Indian Hygrophila, Green Hygro, Hygro, Hygrophila, Indian Swamp Weed, Indian Swampweed, Indian Water Star, Miramar Weed, Oriental Ludwigia, Polysperma |
| Synonyms | Hemiadelphis polysperma (Roxb.) Nees; Justicia polysperma Roxb. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb, Aquatic |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.5 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Asia |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | North America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Water bodies, Riparian systems, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Aquatic, Moist soils |
| Decade of introduction | 2000 |
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Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 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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Further Information
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