Ricinus communis
Family Euphorbiaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Castor Bean, Castor Oil Plant, Castor-oil Plant, Jarak, Palma Christi |
| Synonyms | Information unavailable |
| Longevity | Annual, Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Ballistic |
| Maximum height (m) | 6 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Asia, Europe, Central America, North America, Oceania, South America, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Indian Ocean Islands, Pacific Ocean Islands, West Indes |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Floodplains, Garden escape, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Wastelands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types |
| Decade of introduction | 1800 |
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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Further Information
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Ricinus~communis
http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=1000&fr=1&sts=sss&lang=EN
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/ricinus_communis.htm
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=16474
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