Plumerillo

Jarava plumosa
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See it - Report it

Early detection is vital to stop Plumerillo becoming established in South Australia.
If you see this weed, please report it to the National Pest Alert Hotline (Freecall) 1800 084 881.

Freecall 1800 084 881

Weed profile

  • Perennial
  • Grass
  • Reportable
  • Habitat: native vegetation, pastures

Impact

Invades pastures and native vegetation.

Description

  • Perennial grass forming small tussocks.
  • Leaves narrow and inrolled.
  • Seeds heads plume-like with twisted hairy awns.

Control options

  • chemical control

    glyphosate (450g/L)

    When: Wiper, while actively growing, autumn to spring.

    Where: Non-crop situations.

  • chemical control

    glyphosate (450g/L)

    When: Spot spray, while actively growing, autumn to spring.

    Where: Non-crop situations.

  • chemical control

    flupropanate (745g/L) + glyphosate (450g/L)

    When: Spot spray, while actively growing, autumn to spring.

    Where: Non-crop situations.

  • chemical control

    flupropanate (745g/L)

    When: Wiper, while actively growing, autumn to spring.

    Where: Non-crop situations.

  • chemical control

    flupropanate (745g/L)

    When: Spot spray, while actively growing, autumn to spring.

    Where: Non-crop situations.

  • physical control

    Manual removal

    When: When found.

    Where: Any

glyphosate (450g/L)

Application Method: Wiper

Application Rate: 2.6L/10L

Product Name: Roundup CT®

Herbicide Group: 9

Situation: Non-crop situations.

Timing: Wiper, while actively growing, autumn to spring.

Comments: Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants.

Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)

glyphosate (450g/L)

Application Method: Spot spray

Application Rate: 800mL/100L

Product Name: Roundup CT®

Herbicide Group: 9

Situation: Non-crop situations.

Timing: Spot spray, while actively growing, autumn to spring.

Comments:

Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants.

Variable results.

Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)

flupropanate (745g/L) + glyphosate (450g/L)

Application Method: Spot spray

Application Rate: 150-300mL + 270mL/100L

Product Name: Tussock™ + Roundup CT®

Herbicide Group: 0, 9

Situation: Non-crop situations.

Timing: Spot spray, while actively growing, autumn to spring.

Comments:

  • Use higher rate if the weed is dense.
  • Apply to fresh foliage.
  • Slashing to promote fresh growth 2-3 weeks before spraying will increase effectiveness.
  • Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants.
  • Residues in the soil may suppress weeds and other susceptible species for one to two years.

Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)

flupropanate (745g/L)

Application Method: Wiper

Application Rate: 500mL/10L

Product Name: Tussock™

Herbicide Group: 0

Situation: Non-crop situations.

Timing: Wiper, while actively growing, autumn to spring.

Comments:

Add a non-ionic surfactant. A slow-working residual. Apply early in the season. If spraying late in the season add glyphosate for faster knockdown.

Residues in the soil may suppress weeds and other susceptible species for one to two years.

Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)

flupropanate (745g/L)

Application Method: Spot spray

Application Rate: 100-300mL/100L

Product Name: Tussock™

Herbicide Group: 0

Situation: Non-crop situations.

Timing: Spot spray, while actively growing, autumn to spring.

Comments:

Add a non-ionic surfactant. Slow-working residual. Apply early in the season. If spraying late in the season add glyphosate for faster knockdown.

Residues in the soil may suppress weeds and other susceptible species for one to two years.

Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)

Manual removal

Situation: Any

Timing: When found.

Comments: Inform your regional landscape board and obtain advice. Grub individual plants. Monitor site and undertake follow up control until eradication has been achieved

Legal requirements in each region

To find out which landscape region you're in visit the NatureMaps website.
Alinytjara Wiluṟara
Eyre Peninsula
Green Adelaide
Hills and Fleurieu
Kangaroo Island
Limestone Coast
Murraylands and Riverland
Northern and Yorke
South Australian Arid Lands