Bellyache bush
Jatropha gossypiifolia
See it - Report it
Early detection is vital to stop Bellyache bush becoming established in South Australia.
If you see this weed, please report it to the National Pest Alert Hotline (Freecall) 1800 084 881.
Weed profile
Perennial
Shrub
Reportable
Weeds of National Significance (WoNS)
Toxic to livestock- Habitat: rangelands
Impact
Weed of northern rangelands. Toxic to humans and animals.
Description
- Multi-stemmed shrub with conspicuous glandular hairs.
- New growth purple and sticky, turning dark green.
- Leaves large, 3-lobed, on long stalks.
- Flowers in stalked clusters, small, red with yellow centres.
- Round green seed capsules.
Control options
fluroxypyr (333g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 300mL/100L
Product Name: Starane Advanced®
Herbicide Group: 4
Situation: Non-crop areas.
Timing: Spot spray, seedlings to pre-flowering.
Comments: Thoroughly cover foliage and stems to the point of runoff.
Legal Status: Registered
Legal requirements in each region
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
More Information
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- benefit from the early intervention of new and emerging weeds - handbook
- best manage your use and storage of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
Control advice
For further help and advice managing this weed contact your regional landscape board: