Plant Details

Scientific Name: *Macroptilium atropurpureum
  • Common Name: Siratro
  • Type: Vine
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Status: Weed This introduced Plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native Species.
  • Species List: Noosa's Worst Weeds, Peregian Boardwalk, Tewantin Forest Gyndier,Girraween, Cranks Creek, weeds, NNS, Heritage Park,

Landscaping Notes

CONTROL METHODS: REMOVAL: Remove every part of the Plant - hand-pull seedlings. Replace with: Myoporum acuminatum,Canavalia rosea, Scaevola calendulaceae, Hibbertia scandens.

  • *Macroptilium atropurpureum
  • *Macroptilium atropurpureum
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