Environmental Weeds in Sydney North

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Coastal Morning Glory

Botanical Name: Ipomea cairica
Noxious Weed Category:
CLASS 4 in Sydney North region and Parramatta and Campbelltown councils



 

Description:
 Also known as Mile a Minute.

Originating in the tropical areas of the world, Coastal Morning Glory is a vigorous climbing twiner. Often found growing in moist, fertile soils near the sea but can grow on a range of soil types.

Hairy stems and large soft green leaves, leaves deeply dissected into 5 - 7 lobes.

Flowers are purple and funnel-shaped, flowering winter to spring.

Fruit is a small black berry.

Dispersal:
Spread by birds and other animals which eat the berries. Coastal Morning Glory is also spread by dumping.

Impact on Bushland:
Prevents natural undergrowth by forming canopy over trees.

Control:

Manual: Cut at shoulder height where it is climbing trees.
  Remove by hand ensuring no rooted fragments of stems are left.
  Do not yank stems running along the ground as roots breaking off with a fragment of stem attached will grow.
Chemical: Please contact your local control authority for advice on chemical control.

Similar Species:
Foliage may be confused with the weed Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) and the Native Grape (Cayratia clematidea)

Suggested Alternatives:

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