Tree, 5-30 m high. Fl. green/cream/white, Mar to Aug or Oct. Sand, alluvium, sandstone. Along watercourses, swamps.
General Biology. Growth form. Tree. Reproduction. seed. Dispersal. Wind, water. Vegetative regeneration strategy. Resprouts. Seedbank persistence. Canopy, long, 5+ years/soil,short, days-1 year. Fire response. Produces new shoots and stimulates mass germination of seedlings.
Additional information. Origin. Northern Australia. History of use/introduction. Garden escape, restoration plantings.
Suggested method of management and control. Hand pull seedlings. For older plants, cut and paint using 50% glyphosate. Read the manufacturers' labels and material safety data sheets before using herbicides. For further information consult the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to determine the status of permits for your situation or state.
Calendar Type | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Comments |
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Flowering | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Legend: Y = Yes, regularly, O = Occasionally, U = Uncertain, referred by others but not confirmed.