Rhaphiolepis indica
Family Rosaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Indian Hawthorn |
| Synonyms | Crataegus indica L.; Crataegus rubra Lour.; Crataegus sinensis Loisel.; Eriobotrya metrosideros A.Chev.; Mespilus sinensis Poir.; Opa metrosideros Lour.; Raphiolepis indica (L.) Lindl. [Spelling variant]; Raphiolepis indica Lindl.; Rhaphiolepis gracilis Nakai; Rhaphiolepis indica var. indica; Rhaphiolepis indica var. typica Nakai; Rhaphiolepis loureiri Spreng.; Rhaphiolepis parvibracteolata Merr.; Rhaphiolepis rubra (Lour.) Lindl.; Rhaphiolepis rugosa Nakai; Rhaphiolepis sinensis (Poir.) M.Roem.; Syzygium metrosideros DC. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 4 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
| Native range | Asia |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Bushland, Roadsides, Disturbed areas, Wastelands, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Woodlands, Riparian systems, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes |
| Soil type (exotic) | Sandy, Loamy, Clay, Well drained |
| Decade of introduction | 1890 |
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Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 24 | 30 | 4 | 28 | 14 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 24 | 12 | 32 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 30 | 12 | 32 | 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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