Singapore daisy
Sphagneticola trilobata, Fam. Asteraceae
Vigorous, mat forming perennial herb to 70cm high, rooting at nodes and capable of forming very large colonies. Previously Wedelia trilobata.
| Weed Category: |
Restricted invasive plants Category 3 Plants declared invasive under the Biosecurity Act 2014, that are present in QLD.
Not to be distributed or disposed of.
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| Weed: | Yes |
| Form or habit: | Herb |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Leaf: | Simple Opposite Simple, opposite, 3-lobed 30-110 x 25-80mm, margins toothed, lush glossy green above, paler below with soft or sandpapery white hairs. |
| Flower conspicuous: | Conspicuous |
| Flower colour: |
Yellow, Orange |
| Flower description: | Heads of yellow to orange-yellow daisies, 15-30mm diameter, borne above leaves in terminal or axillary clusters on short stems. |
| Fruit conspicuous: | Unknown |
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| Fruit: | |
| Fruit description: | Possibly does not produce viable seeds in this region. |
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| Toxicity: | No toxicity known |
| Origin: | South America |
| Notes: | Spread by: garden waste and water. Invades/threats: capable of naturalising ‘everywhere,’ including mangrove margins. Spreads rapidly smothering native ground layer vegetation. Notes: Introduced as a garden ornamental, survives and flourishes in wet conditions. Category 3 restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014, it must not be given away, sold, or released into the environment without a permit. The Act requires everyone to take all reasonable and practical steps to minimise the risks associated with invasive plants and animals under their control. This is called a general biosecurity obligation (GBO). |
| Information sources: | Mackay Regional Pest Management Group (2018) Weeds of the Mackay Whitsunday Region Second Edition. |
