Acetosa sagittata
Family Polygonaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Arrow Dock, Arrowhead Vine, Dock, Rambling, Turkey Rhubarb |
| Synonyms | Rumex luxurians L.f.; Rumex sagittatus Thunb. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Vine/scrambler/climber |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus, Hydrochorous (buoyant seed) |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Southern Africa |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Oceania |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Bushland, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Garden escape, Grasslands, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Scrublands/shrublands, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1900 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
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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