Mile-a-minute
| Botanical Name | Dipogon lignosus |
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| Family | Fabaceae |
| Origin | South Africa |
Identification
A vigorous scrambler/climber. Delta-shaped leaflets. Flowers may be pink, white, lavender and white or reddish purple.Habitats
Forest edge, open scrubland, track or road sides.Impact to Biota and Ecosystems
Smothering of ground cover, regenerating canopy species and shrubs.Dispersal Routes, Vectors, Infestation Sources
Suspected water dispersal and possible spread by birds in nesting material.Management
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Management |
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| Physical Control |
Grub out young plants. Slash down plants smothering taller vegetation and grub out regrowth. |
| Disposal |
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| Chemical Control |
Cut and treat stems with herbicide mix. A number of herbicides are also suitable for overall spraying, best results will be achieved by a combination of the two methods to avoid damage to desirable plants. |
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Biological Control |
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| Recommended Approach | Attend promptly to arising seed sources. |
Further Comment
Older reference literature will list this plant as Dolichos lignosus.
For further information please refer to Environment Bay of Plenty's Fact Sheet on Climbing Plants.
This plant is prohibited from propagation, sale and distribution within New Zealand!