Parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus) (Nox)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution

Scientific name: Parthenium hysterophorus L.

Common name: Parthenium weed, bitter weed

Additional information about Parthenium weed is located on the DPI website - including plant status (e.g. state prohibited), why it is a problem, identification, what to do if one is located.

Related Links

Weed Identification Note for Parthenium weed - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.

A manual on 'Parthenium weed management challenges, opportunities and strategies' is available for download from the Weeds Australia website (external link). These manuals were sponsored by the National Weeds Program and the Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy.

A Parthenium weed Management Manual is available for download from the Weeds Australia website (external link).