Themeda quadrivalvis
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [WoNS shortlist (pre-2012)] |
| Common names | Grader Grass, Habana Grass, Habana Oat Grass, Kangaroo Grass |
| Synonyms | Andropogon quadrivalvis L.; Anthistiria ciliata L.f.; Themeda ciliata (L.f.) Hack. |
| Longevity | Annual |
| Growth form | Graminoid |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Asia |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, NT, QLD, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Indian Ocean Islands, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Roadsides Wastelands, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Infertile - low fertility |
| Decade of introduction | 1880 |
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.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
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Further Information
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Themeda~quadrivalvis
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=21076
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/themeda_quadrivalvis.htm
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&ibra=all&card=G21
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