- Reference
- Ann.Missouri Bot.Gard. 97:334 (2010)
- Conservation Code
- Not threatened
- Naturalised Status
- Alien to Western Australia
- Name Status
- Current
Distribution
- IBRA Regions
- Avon Wheatbelt, Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain.
- IBRA Subregions
- Dandaragan Plateau, Katanning, Northern Jarrah Forest, Perth, Southern Jarrah Forest.
- Local Government Areas (LGAs)
- Bayswater, Donnybrook-Balingup, Gingin, Gosnells, Harvey, Kalamunda, Moora, Mundaring, Perth, Swan, Wanneroo.
Management Notes (for the Swan NRM Region)
General Biology. Growth form. Grass. Life form. Perennial, caespitose. Reproduction. Seed. Dispersal. Wind, ants. Photosynthetic Pathway. C3.
Notes. Also naturalised in South Australia. Most common in disturbed or open sites, including remnant grassy woodlands. Often occurs in much higher densities than native grasses, resulting in reduction or complete loss of the inter-tussock spaces.
Additional information. Origin. South Africa.
Suggested method of management and control. Cut out small plants, avoiding excess soil disturbance. Spray with grass selective herbicide or glyphosate when actively growing. For large infestations slash/brushcut in mid spring/early summer before seed matures to reduce seed set. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dormant | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||
| Active Growth | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||
| Germination | U | U | |||||||||||
| Flowering | Y | Y | |||||||||||
| Fruiting | Y | Y | |||||||||||
| Manual Removal | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||
| Herbicide Treatment | Y | Y | Y |
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.
- Carr, G.W., Yugovic, J.V. & Robinson, K.E. (1992) Environmental weed invasions in Victoria. Department of Conservation and Environment, Melbourne.
- 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.
- Read, T. (2002) A wolf in sheep's clothing: Pussy-tail grass invasing out bushland by stealth. Releaf, 84 Trees for Life, South Australia.
- Robertson, M.A. (2004) Pussytail grass (Pentaschistis pallida (Thunb.) H.P.Linder) invading native vegetation in South Australia: Distribution and management options. Plant Protection Quarterly, 19 (2): 82-84.