Weed Identification in South East Queensland
VINES | Climbing Nightshade
Family: Solanaceae
Scientific: Solanum seaforthianum
Common name: Climbing nightshade
Origin: Central to South America
Description:
A climbing vine which can smother small trees to 5 metres, with alternate leaves and deeply lobed margins and purple to mauve star shaped five petal flowers are borne in drooping clusters. The fruits form to a shiny red appearance producing multiple seeds
| Habitat | Key notes | Method of Control |
|---|---|---|
| Increase in population along bushland margins. A common weed in most ecosystems and disturbed areas | The Climbing nightshade is very prolific, producing multiple juvenile plants. The fruit is poisonous | All sized stems can usually be hand pulled. Cut and paint maybe required |