Scientific name: Erythrina indica, E. crista-galli and Erythrina x sykesii

Description

• Deciduous tree growing to 15 metres with a spread of 12 metres
• Erect, stout stem, with rough bark, sparsely branching and thorny
• Leaves are trifoliate, with leaflets broadly wedge shaped at the base and 12 centimetres wide
• Orange to red, pea shaped 5 centimetres long flowers, occurring in clusters in late winter or early spring.

Weed status - environmental weed

Environmental weeds are not listed under the Act and there is no regulation for their control.

Although, not declared, these weeds do cause serious environmental harm and where practical, should be managed.

Control method

Cut Stump

Involves lopping the weed close to the ground and then spraying the stump immediately (within 15 seconds) with herbicide to ensure absorption.

Basal Bark Spraying

Involves mixing a suitable herbicide in diesel and spraying the full circumference of the plant’s trunk or stem, completely wetting 30 to 45 centimetres from the ground level up the stem.

Herbicide warning

Before using any herbicide always read the label carefully and ensure that the chemical is registered for use on the target weed. All herbicides must be applied strictly in accordance with the directions on the label.