Hyparrhenia hirta
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Coolatai Grass, Tambookie Grass, Tambookie Grass, Thatching Grass |
| Synonyms | Andropogon hirtus L.; Hyparrhenia quarrei Robyns; Hyparrhenia quarrei Robyns |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 1.5 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Mediterranean, southern Africa |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Northern Africa, western Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, West Indes |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Grasslands, Pastures, Roadsides, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types |
| Decade of introduction | 1930 |
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)
Images
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