Macquarie Valley W.C. & Lachlan Valley W.A.C.

Cineraria

Botanical Name:

Cineraria lyratiformis

Other Common Names:

Declarations

Class	Regions
Class 4	Mid-Western Regional Council

Landholder Responsibilities:

The growth and spread of the plant must be controlled according to the measures specified in a management plan published by the local control authority

Why Is It Bad?:

At present Cineraria is confined to the Mudgee area after it's possible introduction as a contaminant of belongings post World War II. Occuring mainly along roadsides and in open bushland, Cineraria is grazed by cattle and sheep. No impacts on livestock health have been recorded however it can taint milk and other products if eaten by dairy cows. There is considerable potential for this weed to spread and thrive in other areas.

Identification

Habit:

Herb

Leaves:

Leaves are glabrous, oblong, 5-8cm long and 2-3cm wide. Leaves are divided into 2-3 pairs of lateral lobes and one terminal lobe.

Flowers:

Floweres are bright yellow, 3-5cm in diameter, and grouped in terminal flat-topped clusters. Flowering occurs between November and February.

Fruit:

Seed is black, 2-2.5mm long with slightly hairy marginal wings and a 3mm long pappus.

Roots:

Fibrous and shallow

Control Methods

Manual Removal:

Individual plants can be removed by hand. Ensure entire plant is removed to prevent regrowth.

Chemical Use:

While there are no registered herbicides for Cineraria control, seeking advice from your local council weeds officer is highly recommended.

Fire:

Slashing & Cutting:

If done before flowering, seed production can be greatly reduced.

Biological Control:

Grazing:

Light grazing encourages growth of Cineraria, so if this method is to be used successfully, grazing pressure needs to very heavy. Sheep rather than cattle are recommended.

Cultivation & Scalping:

Smothering:

Solarisation:

Competition:

Cineraria does not tolerate competition from vigorous pasture species. On arable site, sowing durable pasture species is highly recommended

Monitoring:

Successful treatment programs rely on ongoing monitoring of sites. Regrowth and new seedlings can easily become larger infestations if follow-up treatments are not part of the management program

Macquarie Valley Weeds Committee & Lachlan Valley Weeds Advisory Committee

Cineraria

Declarations

Identification

Control Methods

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