Leycesteria formosa
Himalayan Honeysuckle at Isaacs, ACT
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| Leycesteria formosa | BettyDonWood | 5 May 2017 | |
| Leycesteria formosa | Mike | 5 May 2017 |
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Significant sighting
MichaelMulvaney noted:
5 May 2017
I am not familiar with this plant but I think Isaacs Ridge is the only site in the ACT where it has been recorded. I gather that it is a major weed in the mountains to the north-west of Melbourne, but hopefully it is to dry and cold for it to flourish here - still a good one to continue to get rid of Mike
User's notes
Wrong time for photo of flowers.
2 comments
5 May 2017
Here is a description with photos. https://vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/flora/taxon/8af7f792-f880-4888-bb65-db9deb35fe9c
5 May 2017
I have walked (climbed) past this plant several times waiting for flowers because they are quite distinctive. Unfortunately I was too late. This plant is not far from plants removed in 2012.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.118973-35.373775
- Altitude 740.5m
- Maps Isaacs Ridge and Nearby
- Places Isaacs, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 5 May 2017 09:45 AM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
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Species information
- Leycesteria formosa Scientific name
- Himalayan Honeysuckle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 797.47m Recorded at altitude
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
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6 / 7
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