EPPO Global Database

Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2009: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1934

EPPO Reporting Service (2009/125) : in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria. S. neesiana is regulated in all Australian States and is one of the 20 weeds considered of national significance. Although it had been introduced in 1934 in Australia, it has only been recognized recently as a weed of major importance.