Sickle pod
Senna obtusifolia
family
Fabaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
Category 3 Restricted Matter (Biosecurity Act 2014)
Must not be distributed or disposed. This means it must not be released into the environment unless the distribution or disposal is authorised in a regulation or under a permit.
Common names
Chinese senna.
Senna obtusifolia is a short-lived (annual or biennial) shrub growing to up to 2.5 m tall, but usually less than 2 m in height. The lower stems often sprawl along the ground in open areas., Plants produce numerous, branched, sprawling stems that are 1.5-2 m long. These stems are usually softly hairy (pubescent) when young, but become mostly hairless (glabrescent) with age. The foliage has a slightly rank odour
Impact
Impact
These species can invade and completely dominate pastures and other disturbed areas such as roadsides, fence lines, creek banks and disturbed areas. They have the potential to become major weeds of many crops within a matter of two or three growing seasons.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
These species can invade and completely dominate pastures and other disturbed areas such as roadsides, fence lines, creek banks and disturbed areas. They have the potential to become major weeds of many crops within a matter of two or three growing seasons.
