Koster’s curse
Clidemia hirta
Biosecurity Queensland must be contacted within 24 hours of sighting, call: 13 25 23.
family
Melastomataceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
Category 2, 3, 4, 5 Restricted Matter (Biosecurity Act 2014)
Cat 2 Must be reported to Biosecurity inspector or authorised person. Cat 3 Must not be distributed, Cat4 Must not be moved Cat 5 Must not be possessed or kept under your control.
Common names
Clidemia, Soap bush.
Biosecurity Queensland must be contacted within 24 hours 13 25 23., Biosecurity Queensland Must attend site before any control measure is administered, advise will be provided to the land holder at this time
Impact
Impact
Koste's curse is a quick-growing invasive plant that has the ability to form dense thickets, smothering native vegetation and causing major problems to primary industries. It forms dense thickets that can smother pasture and native vegetation in a similar manner to lantana. The berries produced are attractive to birds, which can assist the plant spread. It will invade disturbed areas, including the edges of clearings and stream-banks, along fence lines, paths and roadways.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
Koste's curse is a quick-growing invasive plant that has the ability to form dense thickets, smothering native vegetation and causing major problems to primary industries. It forms dense thickets that can smother pasture and native vegetation in a similar manner to lantana. The berries produced are attractive to birds, which can assist the plant spread. It will invade disturbed areas, including the edges of clearings and stream-banks, along fence lines, paths and roadways.
