Gazania rigens
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Gazania |
| Synonyms | Gazania leucolaena DC.; Gazania pavonia R.Br.; Gazania splendens Hend. & A.A.Hend.; Gazania splendens Lem.; Gazania uniflora (L.f.) Sims; Gorteria heterophylla Willd.; Gorteria pavonia Andrews; Gorteria rigens (L.) L.; Gorteria rigens Thunb.; Gorteria uniflora L.f.; Othonna rigens L. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
| Native range | Europe, Africa |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Riparian systems, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Roadsides |
| Soil type (exotic) | Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1950 |
This species is available for purchase online in Australia (current as of May 2013)
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 32 | 14 | 36 | 18 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| RCP 8.5 2035 | 32 | 14 | 34 | 18 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| RCP 8.5 2065 | 30 | 14 | 34 | 18 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 |
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)
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Further Information
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