Coastal Morning Glory Ipomoea cairica

Coastal Morning Glory
Ipomoea cairica
This weed is declared noxious in many local councils across Sydney.
Always check the declaration and control requirements for your own local council area at
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pests-weeds/weeds/noxweed
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What does it look like?
• Fast growing perennial creeper, sometimes climbing
4.5m into the canopy
• Deeply divided dark green leaves with 5−7 lobes
• Distinctive funnel-shaped flowers are pink in colour, with
a deeper coloured throat
Where does it grow?
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Reference and controls
General information on control methods, can be found
in the most recent edition of the annual Noxious and
Environmental Weed Control Handbook (found on the DPI
website). The most appropriate weed control methods
should always be checked with your Local Control
Authority (local council or county council).
Coastal morning glory, as its name suggests, occurs •
mostly in coastal areas and wastelands near the sea.
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How does it spread?
Spread by seed. Coastal morning glory is also spread by •
dumping garden rubbish.
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How does it affect the environment?
Morning glory smothers other vegetation, particularly
along river banks. With a twining growth habit, this species
will creep along the ground in the absence of supporting
structure. Significant infestations of this weed may lead
to a reduction in biodiversity through the destruction of
native vegetation. This practice, in turn, may lead to the
displacement of certain native animals due to habitat
destruction.
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