Boneseed
Chrysanthemoides monilifera
Weed profile
Perennial
Shrub
Weeds of National Significance (WoNS)- Habitat: native vegetation
Impact
Invades bushland. Displaces native vegetation.
Description
- Shrub to 2 metres tall.
- Leaves broad, bright green, waxy with some white down.
- Yellow daisy flower heads followed by green-black berries.
Control options
triclopyr (600g/L)
Application Method: Cut stump
Application Rate: 1L/30L biodiesel or diesel
Product Name: Garlon 600®
Herbicide Group: 4
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Cut stump, any time
Comments: Diesel can be replaced with water for ease of application.
Legal Status: PER 91974 (exp. 2027)
glyphosate dual salt (360g/L)
Application Method: Cut stump
Application Rate: 1L/1L
Product Name: Weedmaster® Duo
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Cut stump, any time
Comments: Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants.
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027)
glyphosate (360g/L) + metsulfuron-methyl (600g/kg)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 1L + 10g/100L
Product Name: Roundup Biactive® + Brush-Off®
Herbicide Group: 9, 2
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Spot spray, August - September
Comments:
Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants.
Soil active herbicide, may damage desirable vegetation.
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027)
glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 1L/100L
Product Name: Roundup CT®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Spot spray, August - September
Comments: Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants.
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027)
glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Cut stump
Application Rate: Undiluted or up to 1:5
Product Name: Roundup CT®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Cut stump, any time
Comments: Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants. 1:1 provides the best viscosity for sponge application
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027)
2,4-D amine (475g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 105mL/10L
Product Name: Titan Amine 475®
Herbicide Group: 4
Situation: Pastures, rights of way and industrial areas.
Timing: Spot spray, while actively growing.
Comments: Hormone type herbicide - use with caution near sensitive crops. Wet foliage thoroughly. Refer to drift warnings on the label.
Legal Status: Registered
metsulfuron-methyl (600g/kg)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 10g/100L
Product Name: Brush-Off®
Herbicide Group: 2
Situation: Native pastures, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Spot spray, August - September
Comments: Soil active herbicide, may damage desirable vegetation.
Legal Status: Registered
Burning
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Winter
Comments: Large infestations - controlled burn area and treat seedling regrowth with glyphosate or by slashing.
Manual removal
Situation: Any.
Timing: Any time
Comments: Pull out by hand or Tree Popper; ensure that the tap root system is removed.
2,4-D amine (625g/L)
Application Rate: Undiluted
Product Name: Genfarm 2,4-D Amine 625®
Herbicide Group: 4
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027) for woody weeds in general.
Legal requirements in each region
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. Enforceable by the Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board.
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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. Enforceable by the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board.
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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. Enforceable by the Green Adelaide Board.
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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. Enforceable by the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board.
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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. Enforceable by the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board.
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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. Enforceable by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board.
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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. Enforceable by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board.
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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. Enforceable by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board.
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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. Enforceable by the South Australian Arid Lands Landscape Board.
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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Control advice
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