Amelichloa brachychaeta
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Espartillo, Narrow-kernel Espartillo |
Synonyms | Achnatherum brachychaetum (Godr.) Barkworth; Jarava brachychaeta (Godr.) PeƱail.; Stipa brachychaeta Godr. |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Graminoid (grasses, sedges and rushes) |
Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc.) |
Maximum height (m) | 1 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
Native range | South America |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, VIC |
Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, Europe, North America |
Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Grassland, Roadsides, Disturbed areas, Forest, Riparian systems, Pastures |
Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
Decade of introduction | 1950 |
Rating [?]
Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current climate | 30 | 20 | 34 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 12 | 30 |
RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 20 | 36 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 22 | 14 | 30 |
RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 22 | 34 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 16 | 30 |
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