Heterotheca grandiflora

Family Asteraceae

Species Profile

Species classification Naturalised
Common namesHeterotheca, Silk-grass Golden-aster, Sticky Daisy, Telegraph Weed, Telegraphweed
SynonymsHeterotheca floribunda Benth.
LongevityAnnual
Growth formHerb
Seed dispersal morphologyWing/Achene/Pappus
Maximum height (m)2
Capable of vegetative reproductionInformation unavailable
Native rangeNorth America
Exotic range (Australia)QLD, NSW
Exotic range (other)Pacific Ocean Islands, Asia
Habitat types (exotic)Pastures, Roadsides, Wastelands, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas
Soil type (exotic)Well drained, Sandy
Decade of introduction1960

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Climate scenario Australia ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
Current climate 260262221261216
RCP 8.5 2050 2622601812101216
RCP 8.5 2070 2642602012121216

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