Sporobolus fertilis
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Australian Smutgrass, Bloomsbury Grass, Giant Parramatta Grass, Rat-tail Grass |
| Synonyms | Agrostis fertilis Steud.; Sporobolus diandrus var. major Buse; Sporobolus indicus var. fertilis (Steud.) Jovet & Guedes; Sporobolus indicus var. major (Buse) Baaijens |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
| Native range | Asia, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Roadsides, Wastelands, Wetlands, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Infertile - low fertility |
| Decade of introduction | 1880 |
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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