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 |
This species is available for purchase online in Australia (current as of May 2013)
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Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
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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 |
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