Asphodelus fistulosus
Family Asphodelaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Asphodel, Hollow-stemmed Asphodel, Onion weed, Wild Onion |
| Synonyms | Information unavailable |
| Longevity | Annual, Biennial, Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Unassisted |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.8 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Northern Africa, Asia, southern Europe, Atlantic Ocean Islands |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Tropical Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Roadsides, Scrublands/shrublands, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| 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
Click thumbnail to enlarge and scroll through maps
Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
Click thumbnail to enlarge and scroll through images
© 2014-2019 Macquarie University
