Merremia quinquefolia
Family Convolvulaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | White Cowslip |
| Synonyms | Batatas quinquefolia (L.) Choisy; Convolvulus ampelopsifolius Cham. & Schltdl.; Convolvulus hispaniolae Spreng.; Convolvulus quinquefolius (L.) L.; Ipomoea ampelopsifolia (Cham. & Schltdl.) G. Don; Ipomoea hispaniolae (Spreng.) G. Don; Ipomoea potentilloides Meisn.; Ipomoea quinquefolia L.; Merremia parviflora Pittier; Merremia potentilloides (Meisn.) Hallier f. |
| Longevity | Perennial, Annual |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
| Maximum height (m) | Information unavailable |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
| Native range | Central America, Mexico, South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | QLD, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, United States, south-east Asia |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Pastures, Roadsides |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Decade of introduction | 1930 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 30 |
| RCP 8.5 2035 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 30 |
| RCP 8.5 2065 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 30 |
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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