Eragrostis curvula
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [WoNS shortlist (pre-2012); NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | African Lovegrass, Boer Lovegrass, Weeping Grass, Weeping Love Grass, Weeping Lovegrass |
| Synonyms | Eragrostis chloromelas Steud.; Eragrostis curvula var. valida Stapf; Poa curvula Schrad. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Unassisted |
| Maximum height (m) | 1.2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Southern Africa |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Africa, Asia, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, North America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands, South America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Heathlands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Scrublands/shrublands, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Water bodies, Wetlands, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Acidic, Gravel/stony, Infertile - low fertility, Loamy, Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1910 |
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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