Devil’s Rope Pear
Scientific name: Cylindropuntia imbricata
Description
- Bushy cactus up to 3 metres.
- Stems are divided into hairless, dull green cylindrical pads.
- Pads can vary up 37 centimetres in length and are 3.5 to 5 centimetres thick. Pads have a rope-like appearance.
- Flowers are purple or reddish purple to pink, up to 6 centimetres long, 3 to 9 centimetres wide
- Fruit are barrel-shaped, green but yellow as they mature, 25 to 70 mimmimetres long, 20-40 millimetres wide, spineless, egg-shaped berries.
Weed status – restricted invasive category 3
Includes weeds, pest animals and noxious fish liek gambusia, dingoes and yellow crazy ants.
You must not distribute this restricted matter.
Due to its potential to cause serious economic, environmental or social harm, these weeds are regulated by Council.
We have an annual inspection program for properties in Logan.
Council has the authority to issue a Biosecurity Order to properties with category three restricted matter.
Control method
Manual Removal
Manual control uses hands or hand tools to control weeds.
This can be an effective control as it can minimize soil disturbance and can instantly remove the entire weed.
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.