Family: Proteaceae
Adenanthos detmoldii is a upright shrub native to Western Australia. It is a pollinator attractant, as well as an excellent cut flower and screening for gardens. It is a rare plant, but does not appear to be threatened. Due to habitat loss from agriculture clearing, this plant now mostly exists in road verges. This plant has not been documented as naturalized in any Hawaiian Islands to date.
High Risk Traits:
- Some species in genus may cause an allergic reaction
- Reproduces by seed, although seed production may be limited
- Seeds possibly dispersed by ants, and intentionally by people
- Gaps in biological and ecological information may reduce accuracy of risk prediction
Low Risk Traits:
- No reports of invasiveness or naturalization, but no evidence of widespread introduction outside native range
- Unarmed (no spines, thorns, or burrs)
- Non-toxic
- Limited seed production reported in genus
- Not reported to spread vegetatively
- Fruits not adapted for long distance dispersal