Arundo donax
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds; World's Worst Invasive Alien Species] |
| Common names | Arundo, Bamboo Reed, Danubian Reed, Elephant Grass, False Bamboo, Giant Reed, Spanish Reed, Wild Cane |
| Synonyms | Arundo donax L. var. donax; Arundo donax var. versicolor (Mill.) Stokes; Arundo versicolor Mill.; Phragmites australis auct. non (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
| Maximum height (m) | 8 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Asia, southern Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, Christmas Island, Norfolk Island |
| Exotic range (other) | Asia, Central America, Europe, Indian Ocean Islands, North America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands, South America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Floodplains, Forest, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Thickets, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wetlands, Wastelands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Poorly drained |
| Decade of introduction | 1840 |
This species is available for purchase online in Australia (current as of May 2013)
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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