Nassella charruana
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised [Sleeper Weeds; National Environmental Alert List] |
| Common names | Lobed Needle Grass, Uruguay Needle Grass |
| Synonyms | Stipa charruana Arechav.; Stipa longicylindrica Kuntze |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid (grasses, sedges and rushes) |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc.) |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas, Agricultural land, Woodlands, Grasslands, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks |
| Soil type (exotic) | Clay |
| Decade of introduction | 1940 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 26 | 0 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 26 | 0 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 26 | 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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