Alternanthera pungens
Family Amaranthaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Creeping Chaffweed, Khaki Weed, Khakiklits |
| Synonyms | Achyranthes repens L.; Alternanthera achyrantha (L.) Sweet; Alternanthera achyrantha var. echinata (Sm.) Maiden; Alternanthera achyrantha var. leiantha Seub.; Alternanthera echinata Sm.; Alternanthera repens (L.) Link; Illecebrum achyrantha L. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | Information unavailable |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, Christmas Island |
| Exotic range (other) | Asia, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1890 |
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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