Khaki Weed
Common Name
Khaki Weed
Scientific Name
Alternanthera pungens
Family
Amaranthaceae
Lifecycle
Annual stems, perennial rootstock.
Seasons of Growth
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Key Distinguishing Feature
Prickly Burrs. Reddish hairy stems. Fleshy Taproot.
A dense mat forming plant with annual tops, a fleshy, perennial rootstock, reddish, hairy stems and prickly burrs. Seeds germinate in spring and summer after rain and produce creeping stems and a stout rootstock over summer. Stems take root at the nodes forming a dense mat.
Flowering occurs from March to April and the top growth dies in winter. New shoots emerge from the rootstock in spring.
Key Products for Control:
Bow & Arrow - 50mL/100sqm *Temporary discolouration can occur to QLD Blue Couch, Carpet Grass, or Kikuyu lawns
Contra M Duo - 65mL/100sqm *Not safe for Buffalo lawns
Please contact the LawnPride Support Team to discuss alternative options.
Contact us via email: info@lawnpride.com.au, or Phone: +61 479 086 039.
For 6-months weed germination prevention, we recommend Pre-Emergent Herbicides, such as; Spartan, Barricade, or Onset.