Cape Town Priority Aliens · iNaturalist

Back to City of Cape Town

Cape Town Priority Aliens

View Plain Taxonomic Photo

from the City Invasive Species Unit, from the Spotter Network and other reported sightings (May 2019)

Add an Observation

Water Fern (Azolla filiculoides)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: water fern from Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa on August 17, 2023 at 02:51 PM by Louise De Roubaix (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Water Spangles (Salvinia minima)

Status: Introduced

0 comments
Add an Observation

Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Giant Salvinia from Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa on December 17, 2023 at 12:46 PM by Warren Lewis (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Scaly Tree Fern (Sphaeropteris cooperi)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Scaly Tree Fern from Valley Bottom Path, Die Hel Nature Area on March 29, 2024 at 08:32 AM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Southern Sword Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

Status: Introduced

0 comments
Add an Observation

Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Monterey pine from Bailieyskloof - Mimetes Valley, Silvermine East section of Table Mountain National Park on March 17, 2024 at 09:50 AM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Aleppo Pine (Pinus halepensis)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Aleppo pine from Wolfgat Nature Reserve Headquarters, Strandfontein, Cape Town, 7788, South Africa on March 6, 2024 at 06:43 PM by alanismitchell (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: maritime pine from Southern road, De Hel Nature Area on March 29, 2024 at 08:37 AM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: coontail from Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa on March 20, 2024 at 07:54 PM by Warren Lewis (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Peanut-Butter Cassia (Senna didymobotrya)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Peanut-Butter Cassia from Rosendal, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa on September 14, 2023 at 06:19 PM by GUGULETHU NHLANHLA NDLOVU (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Cedar Wattle (Acacia elata)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Cedar wattle from Cecilia Forest, Cape Town, WC, ZA on February 27, 2024 at 09:38 AM by Eileen (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Black Wattle (Acacia mearnsii)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: black wattle from Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa on March 24, 2024 at 12:55 PM by Herman Mynhardt (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Longleaf Wattle (Acacia longifolia)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Longleaf Wattle from Cape Town, South Africa on April 14, 2024 at 12:03 PM by Anton Weers (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Hop Wattle (Acacia stricta)

Status: Introduced

0 comments
Add an Observation

Kangaroo Thorn (Acacia paradoxa)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Kangaroo thorn from King's Blockhouse, Devil's Peak, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa on April 22, 2024 at 02:53 PM by Sugarbird Project (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Queensland Silver Wattle (Acacia podalyriifolia)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Queensland silver wattle from Block A9 Prinskasteel Wetland south triangle, Lower Tokai Park section of Table Mountain National Park on March 18, 2024 at 05:48 PM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Golden Wattle from City of Cape Town, ZA-WC, ZA on March 25, 2024 at 09:30 AM by Robert Montignies (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Golden Wreath Wattle (Acacia saligna)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: golden wreath wattle from Missing Link hike between Bakoven and Llandudno, Cape Peninsula, South Africa on April 14, 2024 at 01:19 PM by Hamish Robertson (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Lightwood (Acacia implexa)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Lightwood from A9 s of Prinskasteel Wetland, Lower Tokai Park section of Table Mountain National Park on March 22, 2024 at 11:57 AM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: blackwood from Northern road, Die Hel Nature Area on March 29, 2024 at 07:55 AM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Western Coastal Wattle (Acacia cyclops)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: western coastal wattle from Missing Link hike between Bakoven and Llandudno, Cape Peninsula, South Africa on April 14, 2024 at 01:10 PM by Hamish Robertson (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Giant Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pigra)

Status: Introduced

0 comments
Add an Observation

Plume Albizia (Paraserianthes lophantha)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Plume Albizia from Southern road, De Hel Nature Area on March 29, 2024 at 08:36 AM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Small Melilot (Melilotus indicus)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: small melilot from Promenade Road, Muizenberg, WC, ZA on November 24, 2023 at 09:16 AM by Linda Hibbin (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Narrow-leaved Lupine (Lupinus angustifolius)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Narrow-leaved Lupine from Strawberry Lane Park, Constantia Valley Greenbelt on November 8, 2023 at 06:44 PM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

European Yellow Lupine (Lupinus luteus)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: European yellow lupine from Strawberry Lane Park, Constantia Valley Greenbelt on November 8, 2023 at 06:41 PM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

French Broom (Genista monspessulana)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: French broom from A9 triangle, Lower Tokai Park section of Table Mountain National Park on October 31, 2022 at 02:02 PM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Spanish Broom (Spartium junceum)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Spanish Broom from Semple (artist) Wetland s of house, Lower Tokai Park section of Table Mountain National Park on March 18, 2024 at 05:52 PM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Common Vetch (Vicia sativa)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Common Vetch from 15 Campground Road, Rosebank, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa on September 27, 2023 at 03:46 PM by Jean Stephenson (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Reddish Tufted Vetch (Vicia benghalensis)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: reddish tufted vetch from Henwick Road, Muizenberg, WC, ZA on November 24, 2023 at 09:08 AM by Linda Hibbin (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: black locust from A17 Core, Lower Tokai Park section of Table Mountain National Park on February 29, 2024 at 08:42 AM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Scarlet Sesbane (Sesbania punicea)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Scarlet Sesbane from A18 Old stand, Lower Tokai Park section of Table Mountain National Park on March 26, 2024 at 05:21 PM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Armenian Blackberry (Rubus armeniacus)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Armenian Blackberry from Bottom road, De Hel Nature Area on March 29, 2024 at 08:32 AM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Sand Blackberry (Rubus cuneifolius)

Status: Introduced

0 comments
Add an Observation

Franchet's Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Franchet's cotoneaster from Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa on March 8, 2024 at 09:10 AM by Wendy (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Willow-leaved Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster salicifolius)

Status: Introduced

0 comments

Add an Observation

Narrowleaf Firethorn (Pyracantha angustifolia)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Narrowleaf Firethorn from Table Mountain National Park, ZA-WC-CT, ZA-WC, ZA on November 27, 2023 at 06:44 PM by Linda Hibbin (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana)

Status: Introduced

0 comments
Add an Observation

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Loquat from Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7824, South Africa on May 15, 2023 at 05:18 PM by Raymond Chinembiri (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

Quince (Cydonia oblonga)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Quince from Belle Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa on November 24, 2023 at 06:26 PM by flamelily (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Peach (Prunus persica)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Peach from Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7824, South Africa on September 2, 2023 at 11:06 AM by cati (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Common Fig (Ficus carica)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: common fig from Valley Bottom Path, Die Hel Nature Area on March 29, 2024 at 08:17 AM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments

Add an Observation

White Mulberry (Morus alba)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: white mulberry from Stellenberg, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa on September 2, 2023 at 03:11 PM by Wikus Burger (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Cannabis from Uitzicht, Cape Town, South Africa on December 31, 2023 at 09:20 AM by Wikus Burger (View All) | 0 comments
Add an Observation

Moth Vine (Araujia sericifera)

Status: Introduced

Last observation: Moth Vine from Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa on April 5, 2024 at 02:01 PM by Rupert Koopman (View All) | 0 comments

tonyrebelo

Added by tonyrebelo on May 14, 2019

Member of the iNaturalist Network | Powered by iNaturalist open source software | Documentation for developers