Tipuana tipu
Family Fabaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised [National Environmental Alert List] |
| Common names | Pride of Bolivia, Racehorse Tree, Rosewood, Tipu Tree, Tipuana Tree |
| Synonyms | Machaerium fertile Griseb.; Machaerium tipu Benth.; Tipuana speciosa Benth.; Tipuana tipa Lillo; Tipuana tipu (Benth.) Lillo |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Tree |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 10 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Woodlands, Grasslands, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Disturbed areas, Garden escape |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types, Clay, Loamy |
| Decade of introduction | 1970 |
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Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 34 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
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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