Gleditsia triacanthos

Family Fabaceae

Species Profile

Species classification Invasive [WoNS shortlist (pre-2012); NSW's Noxious Weeds]
Common namesBean Tree, Honey Locust, McConnel's Curse, Sweet Locust, Three-thorned Acacia
SynonymsInformation unavailable
LongevityPerennial
Growth formTree
Seed dispersal morphologyFleshy fruit/Edible/Aril, Hydrochorous (buoyant seed)
Maximum height (m)25
Capable of vegetative reproductionYes
Native rangeNorth America
Exotic range (Australia)NSW, QLD, VIC
Exotic range (other)Information unavailable
Habitat types (exotic)Floodplains, Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Thickets
Soil type (exotic)Most soil types
Decade of introduction1810

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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