Tropical pickeral weed
Pontederia rotundifolia syn. Pontederia reniformis
family
Pontederiaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Common names
Tropical pickeral weed.
Similar in appearance to the water hyacinth but without the expanded petiole (float)
Impact
Impact
A competitive weed of the inland waters and artificial ponds and water masses. It has been listed as a Category 3 invader in South Africa (no further planting is allowed - except with special permission - nor is trade in propagative material. Existing plants must be prevented from spreading).
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
A competitive weed of the inland waters and artificial ponds and water masses. It has been listed as a Category 3 invader in South Africa (no further planting is allowed - except with special permission - nor is trade in propagative material. Existing plants must be prevented from spreading).
