Weed Identification in South East Queensland
VINES | Gidgee Gidgee
Family: Fabaceae
Scientific: Abrus precatorius sp africanus
Common name: Gidgee gidgee
Origin: Tropical Africa
Description:
Gidgee gidgee is a perennial climbing vine which can smother a small tree to 10-12 metres. The leaves have pairs of opposite leaflets. The flowers are cream, pink to maroon in a pea shape clusters. This forms into a dense cluster of seed
| Habitat | Key notes | Method of Control |
|---|---|---|
| More generally located in coastal areas of South East Qld | Gidgee gidgee can smother entire plants and are prolific seeders | Hand weed small to medium sized plants. Bag seed heads Cut stem on larger vines. Folia spray infestations |