Angel's trumpet
| Botanical Name | Brugmansia candida |
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| Family | Solanaceae |
| Origin | Probably Peru and Columbia |
Identification
Soft-wooded shrub, 3 m high. Leaves 80-200 x 30-150 mm, plant is covered in very fine hairs. White, pendant, trumpet-like flowers 200-300 mm long.Habitats
In and around settled areas. Waste places. Only locally common.Impact to Biota and Ecosystems
No real impact.Dispersal Routes, Vectors, Infestation Sources
Garden escape. Grows freely from cuttings and dumped garden waste. Seeds are not found.Management
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Management |
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| Physical Control |
Fell shrub and treat stump with herbicide. |
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Biological Control |
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| Recommended Approach |
Cut and paint stump. |
Further Comment
Danger is the presence of alkaloids. For more information on the poisonous properties of Angel's trumpet please refer to Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Fact Sheet on Poisonous Plants.