Scientific name: Cardiospermum grandiflorum
Description
- Perennial, climbing vine with tendrils
- Common in unattended bushland and along waterways
- Compound leaves divided into three groups of three leaflets with serrated edges
- Creamy white flowers in small bunches on the end of a 5 to 15 centimetre stalk extending from the stem
- Fruit is in the form of an inflated papery capsule, 3 centimetres across turning from green to fawn when mature
- Fruit contains small, black, heart-shaped seeds.
Weed status - restricted matter category 3
Includes weeds, pest animals and noxious fish such as 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
Foliar Spray
Herbicide is diluted with water at a specific rate, and sprayed over the foliage to point of runoff. Most suited to shrubs, grasses and dense vines less than six metres tall.
Cut Stump
Involves lopping the weed close to the ground and then spraying the stump immediately (within 15 seconds) with herbicide to ensure absorption.
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.
