Miconia calvescens
Family Melastomataceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds; Species targeted for eradication; World's Worst Invasive Alien Species] |
| Common names | Bush Currant, Miconia, Purple Plague, Velvetleaf |
| Synonyms | Cyanophyllum magnificum Groenl.; Melastoma mandioccana Raddi; Miconia arborea Pav. ex Triana; Miconia magnifica (Groenl.) Triana; Miconia velutina L. Linden & Rodigas |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub, Tree |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 15 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America, South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, Asia, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Indian Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Forest, Grassland, Thickets, Riparian systems |
| Soil type (exotic) | Moist soils |
| Decade of introduction | 1960 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
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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