Plant Details

Scientific Name: *Asclepias curassavica
  • Common Name: Red-headed Cotton Bush
  • Family: ASCLEPIADACEAE
  • Status: Weed This introduced Plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native Species.
  • Flowers: red and yellow, carried in clusters
  • Fruit: Pod, spindle-shaped; seeds have tuft of long white silky hairs
  • Species List: Fraser Island, Johns, weeds, NNS,

Cultural Notes

Native of tropical America

Identification Notes

tall Plant, Opposite Leaves,erect,

Landscaping Notes

CONTROL METHODS: Hand pulling

  • *Asclepias curassavica
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