Senegal tea plant
Gymnocoronis spilanthoidesSee it - Report it
Early detection is vital to stop Senegal tea plant becoming established in South Australia.
If you see this weed, please report it to the National Pest Alert Hotline (Freecall) 1800 084 881.
Weed profile
- Perennial
- Herb
- Reportable
- Hinders movement
- Habitat: wetlands, waterways
Impact
Invades wetlands and obstructs movement. Not present in South Australia.Description
- Perennial with creeping rhizomes.
- Stems to 1.
- 5 metres tall, ribbed and hollow.
- Leaves ovate, to 20 cm long, in opposite pairs.
- Flower heads white or pale mauve in clusters at the ends of branches.