Cha-om
Scientific name: Senegalia pennata sp. Insuavis
Description
- Shrub up to 5 metres tall.
- Scattered prickles along branchlets, stems.
- Flowers are cream-yellow.
- Pods are flattened.
- Flowers, leaves, stems have strong odour.
Weed status – Prohibited invasive plant
Cha-om is a prohibited invasive plant under Biosecurity Act 2014.
You must not keep, move, give away, sell or release into the environment. Penalties may apply.
You must not take any action reasonably likely to exacerbate the biosecurity threat posed by Cha-om.
You must take any action that is reasonably likely to minimise the biosecurity threat posed by Cha-om.
You must report all sightings to Biosecurity Queensland within 24 hours.
Control method
Contact Biosecurity Queensland before taking any preventative or control actions.