Ageratina riparia
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Creeping Croftonweed, Mist Flower, Mistflower, River Eupatorium, Spreading Mistflower |
| Synonyms | Eupatorium riparium Regel; Eupatorium rivularum orth. var. C.T.White & W.D.Francis |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, Norfolk Island |
| Exotic range (other) | Indian Ocean Islands, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands, South America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Pastures, Riparian systems |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types |
| Decade of introduction | 1870 |
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)
Images
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Further Information
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/ageratina_riparia.htm
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&state=&s=1&ibra=all&card=H26
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=3937
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Ageratina~riparia
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