Red sesbania
Sesbania punicea
Biosecurity Queensland must be contacted within 24 hours of sighting, call: 13 25 23.
family
Fabaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
Category 1 Restricted Matter (Biosecurity Act 2014)
Category 1 – must be reported to a Queensland Government inspector within 24 hours
Common names
Black acacia, Brazil rattlebox, Brazilian glory pea, False poinciana, Purple sesbane, Purple sesbania, Rattle box, Rattlebush, Red seine bean.
red sesbania is a deciduous shrub or tree with many slender branches. It is a poisonous plant that forms dense infestations along waterways. Red sesbania is a serious weed in South Africa, and has also been reported in Lesotho and Zimbabwe., Red sesbania has not yet been found in Queensland. It has the potential to become a serious pest if introduced and planted in gardens here., Red sesbania is a prohibited invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014.
Impact
Impact
Sesbania punicea is capable of forming dense impenetrable thickets which can prevent river access, exclude native species and alter habitats. S. punicea can increase hydraulic roughness, thus raising the stage during flood events and potentially causing water bodies to burst their banks as well as increase the rates of lateral erosion. S. punicea is also known to contain saponine which is toxic to humans and other vertebrate species.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
Sesbania punicea is capable of forming dense impenetrable thickets which can prevent river access, exclude native species and alter habitats. S. punicea can increase hydraulic roughness, thus raising the stage during flood events and potentially causing water bodies to burst their banks as well as increase the rates of lateral erosion. S. punicea is also known to contain saponine which is toxic to humans and other vertebrate species.
