Alyogyne huegelii (Endl.) Fryxell Family - Malvaceae. Common Names(s) - Lilac Hibiscus. Synonym(s) - Hibiscus huegelii var. wrayae (Lindl.) Benth, Hibiscus wrayae Lindl. Hibiscus geranifolius Turcz., Hibiscus grossulariaefolius Miq., Hibiscus huegelii Endl., Hibiscus huegelii var. angulatus Benth., Hibiscus huegelii var. glabrescens Benth., Hibiscus huegelii var. leptochlamys Benth., Hibiscus meisneri Miq., Hibiscus pinonianus Miq. non Gaudich., Lindley and Paritium wrayae (Lindley) Walp.

Answer

Score

1.01

Is the species highly domesticated?

y=-3, n=0

n

0

1.02

Has the species become naturalized where grown?

y=1, n=-1

1.03

Does the species have weedy races?

y=-1, n=-1

2.01

Species suited to tropical or subtropical climate(s) (0-low; 1-intermediate; 2-high) – If island is primarily wet habitat, then substitute “wet tropical” for “tropical or subtropical”

See Append 2

1

2.02

Quality of climate match data (0-low; 1-intermediate; 2-high) see appendix 2

1

2.03

Broad climate suitability (environmental versatility)

y=1, n=0

n

0

2.04

Native or naturalized in regions with tropical or subtropical climates

y=1, n=0

y

1

2.05

Does the species have a history of repeated introductions outside its natural range?

y=-2, ?=-1, n=0

y

-2

3.01

Naturalized beyond native range y = 1*multiplier (see Append 2), n= question 2.05

n

3.02

Garden/amenity/disturbance weed y = 1*multiplier (see Append 2)

n=0

n

0

3.03

Agricultural/forestry/horticultural weed y = 2*multiplier (see Append 2)

n=0

n

0

3.04

Environmental weed y = 2*multiplier (see Append 2)

n=0

n

0

3.05

Congeneric weed y = 1*multiplier (see Append 2)

n=0

n

0

4.01

Produces spines, thorns or burrs

y=1, n=0

n

0

4.02

Allelopathic

y=1, n=0

4.03

Parasitic

y=1, n=0

n

0

4.04

Unpalatable to grazing animals

y=1, n=-1

n

-1

4.05

Toxic to animals

y=1, n=0

n

0

4.06

Host for recognized pests and pathogens

y=1, n=0

4.07

Causes allergies or is otherwise toxic to humans

y=1, n=0

n

0

4.08

Creates a fire hazard in natural ecosystems

y=1, n=0

4.09

Is a shade tolerant plant at some stage of its life cycle

y=1, n=0

n

0

4.10

Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions (or limestone conditions if not a volcanic island)

y=1, n=0

y

1

4.11

Climbing or smothering growth habit

y=1, n=0

n

0

4.12

Forms dense thickets

y=1, n=0

5.01

Aquatic

y=5, n=0

n

0

5.02

Grass

y=1, n=0

n

0

5.03

Nitrogen fixing woody plant

y=1, n=0

n

0

5.04

Geophyte (herbaceous with underground storage organs -- bulbs, corms, or tubers)

y=1, n=0

n

0

6.01

Evidence of substantial reproductive failure in native habitat

y=1, n=0

n

0

6.02

Produces viable seed.

y=1, n=-1

y

1

6.03

Hybridizes naturally

y=1, n=-1

6.04

Self-compatible or apomictic

y=1, n=-1

6.05

Requires specialist pollinators

y=-1, n=0

n

0

6.06

Reproduction by vegetative fragmentation

y=1, n=-1

6.07

Minimum generative time (years) 1 year = 1, 2 or 3 years = 0, 4+ years = -1

See left

2+

0

7.01

Propagules likely to be dispersed unintentionally (plants growing in heavily trafficked areas)

y=1, n=-1

n

-1

7.02

Propagules dispersed intentionally by people

y=1, n=-1

y

1

7.03

Propagules likely to disperse as a produce contaminant

y=1, n=-1

n

-1

7.04

Propagules adapted to wind dispersal

y=1, n=-1

7.05

Propagules water dispersed

y=1, n=-1

7.06

Propagules bird dispersed

y=1, n=-1

n

-1

7.07

Propagules dispersed by other animals (externally)

y=1, n=-1

7.08

Propagules survive passage through the gut

y=1, n=-1

8.01

Prolific seed production (>1000/m2)

y=1, n=-1

8.02

Evidence that a persistent propagule bank is formed (>1 yr)

y=1, n=-1

y

1

8.03

Well controlled by herbicides

y=-1, n=1

8.04

Tolerates, or benefits from, mutilation, cultivation, or fire

y=1, n=-1

y

1

8.05

Effective natural enemies present locally (e.g. introduced biocontrol agents)

y=-1, n=1

Total score:

0

Notes

Source

1.01

No evidence. (1) A. huegelii is under cultivation primarily in Australia and the southwestern United States. It is also grown in Europe as a conservatory plant.

(1) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

1.02

1.03

2.01

(1) Native to South Australia and Western Australia. (2)It will grow throughout most of Australia except the tropical north and the cooler mountainous areas. [tolerant of sub-tropical climates]

(1) http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?105589#syn [cited 2009 Feb. 17]. (2)Burke, D. 2005. The Complete Burke's Backyard: The Ultimate Book of Fact Sheets. Murdoch Books, Millers Point, Australia.

2.02

(1) Native to South Australia and Western Australia.

(1) http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?105589#syn [cited 2009 Feb. 17].

2.03

(1) USDA hardiness zones: 9a-10b

(1) http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55318/ [cited 2009 Feb. 19].

2.04

(1) Native to South Australia and Western Australia. (2)It will grow throughout most of Australia except the tropical north and the cooler mountainous areas. [tolerant of sub-tropical climates]

(1) http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?105589#syn [cited 2009 Feb. 17]. (2)Burke, D. 2005. The Complete Burke's Backyard: The Ultimate Book of Fact Sheets. Murdoch Books, Millers Point, Australia.

2.05

(1) A. huegelii is under cultivation primarily in Australia and the southwestern United States. It is also grown in Europe as a conservatory plant.

(1) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

3.01

(1) No evidence.

(1) http://www.hear.org/gcw/scientificnames/scinameh.htm [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

3.02

(1) No evidence.

(1) http://www.hear.org/gcw/scientificnames/scinameh.htm [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

3.03

(1) No evidence.

(1) http://www.hear.org/gcw/scientificnames/scinameh.htm [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

3.04

(1) No evidence.

(1) http://www.hear.org/gcw/scientificnames/scinameh.htm [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

3.05

(1) No evidence.

(1) http://www.hear.org/gcw/scientificnames/scinameh.htm [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

4.01

(1) No spines, thorns or burrs.

(1) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

4.02

Unknown

4.03

(1) Not listed as parasitic in the parasitic plant database.

(1) http://www.omnisterra.com/bot/pp_home.cgi [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

4.04

(1)deer love to eat it (2)DEER love these plants! (3)Occasionally Damaged...This shrub blooms almost continuously in my garden. However, the deer love it so plant accordingly.

(1)http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55318/ [Accessed 23 Feb 2009] (2)http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/59568/ [Accessed 23 Feb 2009] (3)http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/datastoreview/showpage.cfm?usernumber=80&surveynumber=451 [Accessed 23 Feb 2009]

4.05

(1) No reference to toxicity or allergies in PubMed. (2) No toxicity reported in Toxnet.

(1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez [cited 2009 Feb. 19].(2) http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search [cited 2009 Feb. 19].

4.06

(1) In California scale insects and aphids can be a serious problem with this plant.

(1) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 19].

4.07

(1) No reference to toxicity or allergies in PubMed. (2) No toxicity reported in Toxnet.

(1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez [cited 2009 Feb. 19].(2) http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search [cited 2009 Feb. 19].

4.08

Unknown

4.09

(1) A well-drained sunny spot is ideal although plants will grow in semi-shade. Plants perform best when they receive sunlight for most of the day. (2) Sun to partial-shade.

(1) http://www.hibiscus.org/species/ahuegelii.php [cited 2009 Feb. 19]. (2) http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55318/ [cited 2009 Feb. 19].

4.10

(1) Adaptable to a wide range of soil types, but intolerant of poor drainage. (2) A. huegelii is lime tolerant. It requires a well drained soil, but can be grown in sand, loam or clay soils

(1) http://www.hibiscus.org/species/ahuegelii.php [cited 2009 Feb. 19]. (2) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 19].

4.11

(1) An erect shrub 1-4 m high.

(1) http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=12loNHZQr_0C&oi=fnd&pg=PA3&dq=
Alyogyne+huegelii&ots=hOmNuzD8tT&sig=i2CFI46I7fNorljqRORuHl17QuU#PPA43,M1 [cited 2009 Feb. 19].

4.12

Unknown

5.01

(1) An erect shrub 1-4 m high.

(1) http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=12loNHZQr_0C&oi=fnd&pg=PA3&dq=
Alyogyne+huegelii&ots=hOmNuzD8tT&sig=i2CFI46I7fNorljqRORuHl17QuU#PPA43,M1 [cited 2009 Feb. 19].

5.02

(1) Malvaceae

(1) http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=12loNHZQr_0C&oi=fnd&pg=PA3&dq=
Alyogyne+huegelii&ots=hOmNuzD8tT&sig=i2CFI46I7fNorljqRORuHl17QuU#PPA43,M1 [cited 2009 Feb. 19].

5.03

(1) Malvaceae

(1) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

5.04

(1) An erect shrub 1-4 m high.

(1) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

6.01

No evidence.

6.02

(1) Produces viable seeds.

(1) Baker, K., K. Steadman, et al. (2005). "Seed Dormancy and Germination Responses of Nine Australian Fire Ephemerals." Plant and Soil [Internet]. 277(1): 345-358. [cited 2009 Feb. 19]. Available from: http://zu7lq2cc9q.scholar.serialssolutions.com/?sid=google&auinit=KS&aulast=Baker&atitle=
Seed+Dormancy+and+Germination+Responses+of+Nine+Australian+Fire+Ephemerals&id=doi:10.1007/s11104-005-7971-9

6.03

Unknown

6.04

Unknown

6.05

(1)Reproductive type, pollination. Fertile flowers hermaphrodite. Unisexual flowers absent. Plants hermaphrodite. Entomophilous.

(1)http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/21750 [Accessed 23 Feb 2009]

6.06

Unknown

6.07

(1)Fast-growing, reaching a medium height of 2-3 m (7-10 ft) by about 1.5 m (5 ft) wide.

(1)Burke, D. 2005. The Complete Burke's Backyard: The Ultimate Book of Fact Sheets. Murdoch Books, Millers Point, Australia.

7.01

(1) Not grown in heavily trafficked areas. A. huegelii is under cultivation primarily in Australia and the southwestern United States. It is also grown in Europe as a conservatory plant.

(1) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

7.02

(1) A. huegelii is under cultivation primarily in Australia and the southwestern United States. It is also grown in Europe as a conservatory plant.

(1) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

7.03

(1) Grown as an ornamental not alongside produce.

(1) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 23].

7.04

Unknown

7.05

(1)Habitat: sandy, rocky soil in woodland, common along creek banks [distribution suggests seeds may be buoyant and water dispersed]

(1)Corrick, M. and B. Fuhrer. 2009. Wildflowers of Southern Western Australia. Rosenberg Publishing, Dural Delivery Center, Australia.

7.06

(1) The fruit is a dehiscent 5-celled capsule. The seeds are often woolly.

(1) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 19].

7.07

Unknown

7.08

No evidence of ingestion.

8.01

Unknown

8.02

(1) The seed remains viable for several years.

(1) http://www.malvaceae.info/Genera/Alyogyne/Alyogyne.html [cited 2009 Feb. 19].

8.03

Unknown

8.04

(1) A. huegelii is considered to be a fire ephemeral species. This functional group of species germinates after a fire, is short-lived and persists between fires as seeds in the soil seedbank.

(1) Baker, K., K. Steadman, et al. (2005). "Seed Dormancy and Germination Responses of Nine Australian Fire Ephemerals." Plant and Soil [Internet]. 277(1): 345-358. [cited 2009 Feb. 19]. Available from: http://zu7lq2cc9q.scholar.serialssolutions.com/?sid=google&auinit=KS&aulast=Baker&atitle=
Seed+Dormancy+and+Germination+Responses+of+Nine+Australian+Fire+Ephemerals&id=doi:10.1007/s11104-005-7971-9

8.05

Unknown