Xanthium spinosum
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Bathurst Burr, Dagger Cocklebur, Daggerweed, Prickly Burweed, Spiny Burweed, Spiny Clotbur, Spiny Cocklebur, Thorny Burweed |
Synonyms | Xanthium ambrosioides Hook. & Arn. |
Longevity | Annual |
Growth form | Herb |
Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc), Hydrochorous (buoyant seed) |
Maximum height (m) | 1 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
Native range | South America |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
Exotic range (other) | Africa, Europe, Mediterranean, North America, Oceania |
Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Disturbed areas (including trails), Floodplains, Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Wetlands, Woodlands |
Soil type (exotic) | Fertile, Most soil types, Sandy |
Decade of introduction | 1830 |
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.
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