Cestrum nocturnum
Family Solanaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Lady-of-the-Night, Night Cestrum, Night Queen, Night-blooming Jasmine, Night-flowering Cestrum, Night-flowering Jasmine, Poison-berry, Queen of the Night |
| Synonyms | Information unavailable |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 5 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Africa, Central America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, Asia, Oceania, United States, Indian Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Forest, Riparian systems, Urban areas, Gardens and parks, Disturbed areas (including trails), Scrublands/shrublands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Moist soils |
| Decade of introduction | 1890 |
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Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 28 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 20 |
| RCP 8.5 2035 | 28 | 10 | 28 | 18 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 20 |
| RCP 8.5 2065 | 28 | 10 | 28 | 14 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 20 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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Further Information
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