Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; WoNS shortlist (pre-2012); NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Bitou Bush, Boneseed |
| Synonyms | Osteospermum moniliferum var. rotundatum (DC.) Harv. ; Osteospermum rotundatum DC. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Africa |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, NSW, Lord Howe Island, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Forest, Riparian systems, Grasslands, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Sandy, well-drained |
| Decade of introduction | 1900 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 20 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 38 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 34 | 38 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 32 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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Further Information
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