Limnobium spongia
Family Hydrocharitaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | American Spongeplant, Spongeplant |
| Synonyms | Hydrocharis cordifolia Nutt. [Illegitimate]; Hydrocharis spongia Bosc; Limnobium boscii Rich. [Illegitimate]; Limnobium spongia subsp. laevigatum (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Lowden; Rhizakenia ovata Raf. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Aquatic, Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril, Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.5 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Water bodies, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Aquatic |
| Decade of introduction | Information unavailable |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 20 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 4 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 2 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 2 |
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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