Cats claw creeper
Dolichandra unguis-cati
Weed profile
Perennial
Climber
Weeds of National Significance (WoNS)- Habitat: gardens
Impact
Smothers native vegetation in tropical Australia. National ban on sale.
Description
- Woody clinmber.
- Leaves have two leaflets with a 3-clawed tendril growing between them.
- Large, bright yellow bell-shaped flowers.
- Pods contain numerous papery seeds.
Control options
Manual removal
Situation: Gardens
Timing: Any time
Comments: Cut stems, dig out tubers and dispose. Not a weed in SA, but gardeners may find it necessary to remove an unwanted plant.
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: