EASIN
European Alien Species Information Network
Species Factsheet
Acacia saligna
Acacia saligna
Name in EU legislation: Acacia saligna (Labill.) H.L.Wendl. (Acacia cyanophylla Lindl.)
EASIN ID:
R00053
Status:
Alien
Environments:
Terrestrial
Union concern:
Yes
MS concern:
No
Outermost regions concern:
Yes
Partly Native:
No
Horizon Scanning:
No
Impact:
Yes
Impact source
CABI
SEBI
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantae | Tracheophyta | Magnoliopsida | Fabales | Fabaceae |
First Introduction In Europe
ES, 1800
Sanz-Elorza M, Dana E, Sobrino E, 2001. Checklist of invasive alien plants in Spain (Iberian Peninsula and Balearic Islands). (Aproximación al listado de plantas alóctonas invasoras reales y potenciales en España.). Lazaroa. 121-131.
Concerned Outermost regions
Azores :: Guadeloupe :: Madeira :: Martinique :: Saint Martin
Common Names
Acacia blue :: Acacia de hoja azul :: Akazie :: Blaublättrige :: Mimosa a foglie blu :: Mimosa bleuté :: Orange wattle :: Weiden-akazie
Synonyms
Acacia bracteata :: Acacia cyanophylla :: Acacia lindleyi :: Mimosa saligna :: Racosperma salignum
Risk Assessments
According to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/968
Additional Information
CBD Pathways
| Type | Uncertainty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | N/A | RELEASE IN NATURE: Erosion control / dune stabilization |
| Primary | LOW | RELEASE IN NATURE: Erosion control / dune stabilization |
| Primary | LOW | RELEASE IN NATURE: Release in nature for use (other than above, e.g., fur, transport, medical use) |
| Primary | LOW | ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT: Forestry (including afforestation or reforestation) |
| Primary | LOW | ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT: Ornamental purpose other than horticulture |
| Secondary | N/A | UNAIDED: Natural dispersal across borders of invasive alien species that have been introduced through pathways 1 to 5 |
| Primary | LOW | UNKNOWN |