Senecio madagascariensis
Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed at Watson, ACT
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| Senecio madagascariensis | waltraud | 12 Nov 2020 | |
| Senecio madagascariensis | waltraud | 11 Nov 2020 | |
| Unverified | waltraud | 9 Nov 2020 |
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A single plant.
11 comments
10 Nov 2020
You need to suggest something or the weeds people won't be alerted. I can't see details of the bracts but if there are 19-21 bracts and 13-15 petals and you suggest Madagascan fireweed someone will take a look and remove it.
11 Nov 2020
It doesn't look quite the same as the unidentified yellow daisy Senecio pinnatifolius var. pinnatifolius - the leaves are different.
11 Nov 2020
I agree Mike, they are different.
After more internet research I'm now pretty sure it is Senecio madagascariensis.
I searched the area but couldn't find more (flowering) specimen.
After more internet research I'm now pretty sure it is Senecio madagascariensis.
I searched the area but couldn't find more (flowering) specimen.
12 Nov 2020
Species id confirmed by Mulvaney and Taylor. I removed & disposed of the specimen and checked immediate surrounds for more - I could not find more however non-flowering seedlings might be present.
30 Nov 2020
Thanks Waltraud - there seems to be plants appearing in north Canberra. I wonder what the source is?
30 Nov 2020
I thought it came from landscaping in Crace and despite major efforts to control it the plants have travelled along the tramline. It would easily blow over from Nortbourne Avenue.
30 Nov 2020
Major infestation occurred before CNM. See https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/tamsd/2012/09/madagascan_fireweed_alert and https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/tamsd/2015/canberrans-urged-to-report-madagascan-fireweed.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.171040-35.224960
- Altitude 632.0m
- Maps The Fair, Watson
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 9 Nov 2020 02:19 PM Recorded on
- waltraud Recorded by
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Senecio madagascariensis Scientific name
- Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 1000m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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