- Reference
- Gentes Herb. 1:118 (1923)
- Conservation Code
- Not threatened
- Naturalised Status
- Alien to Western Australia
- Name Status
- Current
Rhizomatous, perennial, herb, 1-2.5 m high, a hybrid of horticultural origin. Fl. yellow, Nov to Dec or Jan to Mar. Black mud/sand, loam. Wet areas.
Distribution
- IBRA Regions
- Dampierland, Swan Coastal Plain, Warren.
- IBRA Subregions
- Dandaragan Plateau, Perth, Pindanland, Warren.
- IMCRA Regions
- WA South Coast.
- Local Government Areas (LGAs)
- Albany, Bayswater, Broome, Dardanup, Gingin, Manjimup, Perth, Stirling.
Management Notes (for the Swan NRM Region)
Alternative Names. Canna, Indian Shot, Common Garden Canna.
General Biology. Growth form. Herb. Life form. Perennial. Reproduction. Rhizome, possibly seed. Dispersal. Soil, birds, garden refuse, plantings.
Notes. Prefers rich, fertile soils. Of hybrid origin.
Additional information. Origin. Tropical America. History of use/introduction. Ornamental.
Suggested method of management and control. Hand pull small infestations. Otherwise, cut stems to ground level and paint using 10% glyphosate. Read the manufacturers' labels and material safety data sheets before using herbicides. For further information consult the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to determine the status of permits for your situation or state.
Management Calendar
| Calendar Type | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germination | U | U | U | ||||||||||
| Active Growth | O | O | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | O | ||||
| Flowering | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||
| Fruiting | U | U | U | ||||||||||
| Manual Removal | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Herbicide Treatment | O | O | O | O | O | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | O |
Legend: Y = Yes, regularly, O = Occasionally, U = Uncertain, referred by others but not confirmed.
References
- Brown, K. & Brooks, K. (2002) Bushland Weeds: A Practical Guide to their Management. Environmental Weeds Action Network, Greenwood.
- Hussey, B.M.J., Keighery, G.J., Dodd, J., Lloyd, S.G. & Cousens, R.D. (2007) Western Weeds. A guide to the weeds of Western Australia. 2nd Edition. The Plant Protection Society of Western Australia, Victoria Park.
- Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (2008) Plant threats to Pacific ecosystems. URL: http://www.hear.org/pier/scinames.htm - Accessed January 2010.
- Russell, A. (Undated) Perennial flowers: Canna x generalis. NC State University URL: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/perennials/Cannage.htm - Accessed August 2010.
- USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program (2009) Germplasm Resources Information Network - (GRIN). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomysimple.aspx - Accessed October 2009.