Nassella hyalina
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds; National Environmental Alert List] |
| Common names | Cane Needle Grass, Spear Grass |
| Synonyms | Stipa avenacea Spreng. ex Trin. & Rupr. [Invalid]; Stipa hyalina Nees |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid (grasses, sedges and rushes) |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc.) |
| Maximum height (m) | 1.5 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas, Pastures, Grasslands, Woodlands, Riparian systems |
| Soil type (exotic) | Fertile, Clay |
| Decade of introduction | 1950 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 20 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 32 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 34 | 10 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 34 | 10 |
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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