African boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) (Nox)
Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution
| Scientific name: | Lycium ferocissimum Miers |  |
Common Name: | Boxthorn | |
Status: | Declared Noxious weed. The DPI website has information about the noxious weed classification of this species. | |
Habitat: | Subhumid and semi-arid subtropical regions where it occurs on drier soils (Parsons and Cuthbertson 1992). It grows on all soil types, but establishes best on lighter soils, particularly along dry creek beds (Parsons and Cuthbertson 1992). It has been used as a hedge plant from where it has spread into pastures, neglected areas, and along roadsides, railway reserves and waterways (Parsons and Cuthbertson 1992). Boxthorn can invade dry coastal vegetation, lowland grassland and grassy woodland, riparian vegetation and rock outcrop vegetation (Carr et al 1992) |
 African boxthorn plant Photo: Mark Imhof |  African boxthorn fruit Photo: Mark Imhof | |
| Related Links Information on African Boxthorn on the NSW North West Weeds County Council website (external link). Information on African Boxthorn on the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment's website (external link). Weed Identification Note for African Boxthorn - 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. African Boxthorn control guide and Herbicides for control can be found on the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment Tasmania website (external link). | |
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This document was last reviewed on 03/10/2011