Vinca major

Blue Periwinkle at Acton, ACT

Vinca major at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020
Vinca major at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Vinca major 10 Oct 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 10 Oct 2020 ConBoekel

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Estimated population of around 500

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   10 Oct 2020
A difficult one to get rid of unfortunately

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Nearby sightings

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Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Oedosmylus tasmaniensis (Lacewing) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Camponotus intrepidus (Flumed Sugar Ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Eutorna tricasis (A Depressariid moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Hirschfeldia incana (Buchan Weed) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Prunus sp. (A Plum) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Canberra Central, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Cerastium glomeratum (Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Hakea eriantha (Tree Hakea) at Canberra Central, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Quercus robur (English Oak) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Carduus nutans (Nodding Thistle) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Canberra Central, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Yucca sp. at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata (African Olive) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hedera helix (Ivy) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Canberra Central, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Ophelimus maskellii (Eucalyptus Gall Wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Narcissus tazetta (Jonquil) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus rossii (Inland Scribbly Gum) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Ophelimus maskellii (Eucalyptus Gall Wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Passiflora caerulea (Blue Passionflower) at Turner, ACT - 3 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Melaleuca parvistaminea (Small-flowered Honey-myrtle) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Philobota stella (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Acton, ACT - 2 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Carduus tenuiflorus (Winged Slender Thistle) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Lamprospora australis at Acton, ACT - 31 Jul 2020 by Heino1

Location information

Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 9 Oct 2020 12:08 PM Recorded on
  • ConBoekel Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Vinca major Scientific name
  • Blue Periwinkle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1255m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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