Neptunia oleracea
Family Leguminosae
Species Profile
Species classification | Naturalised |
Common names | Garden Puff, Water Mimosa |
Synonyms | Acacia lacustris (Willd.) Desf.; Desmanthus lacustris Willd.; Desmanthus natans "Willd., p.p."; Desmanthus natans Willd.; Desmanthus stolonifer DC.; Mimosa aquatica Pers.; Mimosa lacustris Bonpl.; Mimosa lacustris Kunth; Mimosa natans L.f.; Mimosa natans sensu auct. non L.f.; Mimosa prostrata Lam.; Neptunia natans (L.f.) Druce; Neptunia prostrata (Lam.) Baill.; Neptunia stolonifera Guill.; Neptunia stolonifera Guill. & Perr. |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Aquatic, Herb |
Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
Maximum height (m) | 3 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | Asia, Africa, South America, North America, Indian Ocean Islands |
Exotic range (Australia) | QLD |
Exotic range (other) | Asia, Indian Ocean Islands |
Habitat types (exotic) | Water bodies, Wetlands |
Soil type (exotic) | Aquatic |
Decade of introduction | 1970 |
Rating [?]
Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current climate | 26 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
RCP 8.5 2050 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
RCP 8.5 2070 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
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