Myriophyllum aquaticum
Family Haloragaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Brazilian Water Milfoil, Brazilian Water-milfoil, Brazilian Watermilfoil, Parrot's Feather, Parrotfeather, Thread Of Life, Thread-of-life |
| Synonyms | Enydria aquatica Vell.; Myriophyllum brasiliense Cambess.; Myriophyllum proserpinacoides Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Aquatic, Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Seeds not produced in Australia |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.3 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | WA, SA, QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, Asia, Indian Ocean Islands, North America, Africa |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Water bodies, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Aquatic |
| Decade of introduction | 1900 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 2 | 34 | 16 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 36 | 28 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 4 | 34 | 16 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 30 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 4 | 32 | 16 | 28 | 24 | 32 | 36 | 30 |
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)
Images
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Further Information
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