Cenchrus longisetus
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Feather Grass, Feathertop, Long-style Feather-grass, Purple Squirreltail Grass, White Foxtail, White Foxtail Feather Grass |
| Synonyms | Cenchrus villosus (R.Br. ex Fresen.) Kuntze; Pennisetum longistylum Vilm.; Pennisetum villosum R.Br. ex Fresen. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.9 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Africa, western Asia |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Southern Africa, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Atlantic Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Loamy, Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1880 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 40 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 34 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 38 |
| RCP 8.5 2035 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 34 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| RCP 8.5 2065 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 34 | 38 | 36 | 32 | 36 |
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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