Baccharis halimifolia(BACHA)
Distribution details in Australia
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2013: Present, restricted distribution
In Australia, the species is considered noxious and is regulated in Queensland and New South Wales (as well as in Northern Territory where it is not recorded as of 2013).
CABI mentions occurence of the species in Northern Territory and Western Australia according to Westman et al. (1975), but this record is a misinterpretation of this reference.
CABI mentions occurence of the species in Northern Territory and Western Australia according to Westman et al. (1975), but this record is a misinterpretation of this reference.
* Weeds Australia Database. http://www.weeds.org.au/noxious.htm
* Westman WE, Panetta FD & Stanley TD (1975) Ecological studies on reproduction and establishment of the woody weed, groundsel bush (Baccharis halimifolia L.: Asteraceae). Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 26, 855-870.
* Westman WE, Panetta FD & Stanley TD (1975) Ecological studies on reproduction and establishment of the woody weed, groundsel bush (Baccharis halimifolia L.: Asteraceae). Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 26, 855-870.