WeedFutures.net: Species Profile

Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata

Family Oleaceae

Species Profile

Species classification	Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds]
Common names	African Olive, Olive, Wild Olive
Synonyms	Olea africana Mill.; Olea chrysophylla Lam.; Olea cuspidata Wall. ex G.Don; Olea europaea subsp. africana (Mill.) P.S.Green
Longevity	Perennial
Growth form	Tree
Seed dispersal morphology	Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril
Maximum height (m)	15
Capable of vegetative reproduction	Yes
Native range	Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean Islands
Exotic range (Australia)	NSW, SA, VIC, WA, Norfolk Island
Exotic range (other)	North America, South America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands
Habitat types (exotic)	Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Grasslands, Roadsides, Scrublands/shrublands, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands
Soil type (exotic)	Loamy, Most soil types, Sandy
Decade of introduction	1810

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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