Cenchrus Clandestinus - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Cenchrus Clandestinus - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Kikuyu (Cenchrus clandestinus). Kikuyu (syn. Pennisetum clandestinum) is a creeping sub-tropical (C4) grass native to the highlands of east and central Africa (i.e. Kenya, Ethiopia) where it grows on deep, red loams of volcanic origin. Kikuyu forms a dense turf and is tolerant of heavy grazing and is widely used as a highly productive pasture …
Chamaecrista Rotundifolia - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Chamaecrista Rotundifolia - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Wynn cassia, roundleaf cassia (Chamaecrista rotundifolia). Wynn cassis is an annual or short-lived, self-regenerating tropical legume.
Chloris Gayana - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Chloris Gayana - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana). Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) is a warm season or sub-tropical (C4) perennial grass which is both tufted and has stolons (runners). The degree of stoloniferous growth not only varies between varieties but can also vary between different environments and management practices. Vegetative growth is generally 30 to 100 cm in height, …
Citrus X Limon - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Citrus X Limon - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Lemon (Citrus x limon). Lemons are part of the Citrus genus of small evergreen flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. They are native to Asia, primarily Northeast India (Assam), Northern Myanmar or China. Lemons are an important horticultural crop which is widely cultivated around the world. The Western Australian citrus industry primarily …
Citrus X Sinensis - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Citrus X Sinensis - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Orange (Citrus x sinensis). Oranges are part of the Citrus genus of small evergreen flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. The orange is a hybrid between pomelo (Citrus maxima) and mandarin (Citrus reticulata). Oranges are an important horticultural crop which is widely cultivated around the world. The Western Australian citrus industry primarily …
Clitoria Ternatea - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Clitoria Ternatea - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea). Butterfly pea, also called blue pea, is a short-lived perennial legume with a semi-erect woody base with fine twining stems and pinnate leaves with 5–7 leaflets. Individual plants may persist for 2–4 years but, where well adapted, have good regeneration from seed, so reseeding is usually not required in permanent pastures. …
Cucumis Melo - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Cucumis Melo - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Rockmelon (Cucumis melo). Rockmelon (cantaloupe) is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family and the name of its edible fruit. A scrambling and trailing vine-like plant, it is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide. Rockmelons most likely originated in a region from South Asia to Africa and have been grown commercially since the 1800s.
Cucurbita Argyrosperma - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Cucurbita Argyrosperma - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Cushaw pumpkin (Cucurbita argyrosperma). Cushaw pumpkin (Japanese pie pumpkin) is a species of winter squash originally from the south of Mexico.
Cucurbita Maxima - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Cucurbita Maxima - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Squash, gourd (Cucurbita maxima). Squashes are a kind of vegetables which originally came from the New World. Gourds are in the same family as squashes. Although squash is a fruit according to its botanical classification, it is generally considered a vegetable in food preparation.
Cucurbita Moschata - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Cucurbita Moschata - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Squash (Cucurbita moschata). Squashes are a kind of vegetables which originally came from the New World. Although squash is a fruit according to its botanical classification, it is generally considered a vegetable in food preparation.
Cucurbita Pepo - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Cucurbita Pepo - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Marrow, pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo). Cucurbita pepo is a cultivated plant of the genus Cucurbita. It yields varieties of winter squash and pumpkin, but the most widespread varieties belong to the subspecies Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo, called summer squash, marrow (large zucchini). It has been domesticated in the Americas for thousands of years.
Daucus Carota - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Daucus Carota - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Cultivated carrot (Daucus carota). The carrot is a root vegetable, typically orange in color, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist, all of which are domesticated forms of the wild carrot, which is native to Europe and Southwestern Asia. Carrots are the highest value vegetable crop in Western Australia being grown on the …
Digitaria Eriantha - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Digitaria Eriantha - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses digit grass, Premier digit, Pangola grass (Digitaria eriantha). Digit grass (Premier) is a sub-tropical, tufted perennial grass adapted to well-drained coarse and medium-textured soils, while Pangola grass is a tropical, stoloniferous perennial grass.
Dimocarpus Longan - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Dimocarpus Longan - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Lychee, longan (Dimocarpus longan). Longans (Dimocarpus longan) is a member of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae) which includes lychee and rambutan. Longan is a subtropical species suitable for cultivation from Carnarvon to Kununurra. A native to southern China, it is commonly grown in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Taiwan. Lychee is a tropical evergreen tree native …
Lolium Perenne - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Lolium Perenne - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne). Perennial ryegrass is a perennial bunchgrass native to Europe, temperate Asia and north Africa. It is one of the most valuable pasture grasses for temperate regions of the world. In south-western Australia perennial ryegrass grows predominantly from the autumn break until late spring but can make useful growth in summer if …
Lotus Corniculatus - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Lotus Corniculatus - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus). Birdsfoot trefoil is a temperate, herbaceous, perennial pasture legume native to the Mediterranean basin, Europe and parts of Eurasia and Africa. It is now cultivated in many of these areas and in parts of the United States, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Birdsfoot trefoil is more tolerant of acid soils …
Medicago Sativa - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Medicago Sativa - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Lucerne, alfalfa (Medicago sativa). Lucerne (alfalfa) is often called the ‘queen of forages’ and is one of the most important fodder crops in the world. Its nutritional properties, palatability and productivity make it the standard by which other fodders are compared. It is the most widely grown temperate perennial legume in the world and is …
Plantago Lanceolata - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Plantago Lanceolata - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Plantain (Plantago lanceolata). Plantain (narrow-leaved plantain) is a deep-rooted, short-lived perennial herb from Europe, temperate Asia and north Africa. It has been used for various medicinal purposes for centuries and only more recently as a forage plant. It is widely naturalised in temperate regions and is a weed of lawns and disturbed areas in southern …
Raphanus Sativus - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Raphanus Sativus - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Radish (Raphanus sativus). Radish is an edible root vegetable of the family Brassicaceae that was domesticated in Asia prior to Roman times. Radishes are a fast-growing, annual, cool-season crop.
Secale Cereale - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022,
2022
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Secale Cereale - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia
Environmental Weed Risk Assessments
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Cereal rye (Secale cereale). Cereal rye (also called ryecorn, rye) is a minor cereal crop commonly grown on low fertility sandy soils and also for erosion control. Rye grain is refined into a flour and to make alcoholic drinks. It is also used for animal fodder. Cereal rye could be grown in northern Western Australia …
