Name this plant one for the gardeners???
Mar 24th 2007, 6:26 am
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Name this plant one for the gardeners???
OK this fastish growing plant has appeared next to our pool, it looks nice and green but I'm not sure if it's a weed, a bush or soon to be a tree. It's about 18 inches already after only a few weeks.
Anyone any good at plant identification?
See attached photos.
It has a waxy green leaf with 6 leaves tipping each little branch bit.
Anyone any good at plant identification?
See attached photos.
It has a waxy green leaf with 6 leaves tipping each little branch bit.
Mar 24th 2007, 6:50 am
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Re: Name this plant one for the gardeners???
Can't help you with what it is but as it has just appeared I'd suggest it has germinated from a seed which a bird had dropped. I pull similar things out of my yard all the time and as it is near your pool I would get rid of it as it might grow huge and cause damage.
Mar 24th 2007, 6:54 am
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Re: Name this plant one for the gardeners???
Was thinking of moving it if it was worth saving but want to know should I be saving it first, so that remains the problem.
Mar 24th 2007, 6:58 am
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Re: Name this plant one for the gardeners???
Looks like an emergent Blackbean:
>> Common name Black bean Botanical name Castanospermum australe Other common names Moreton Bay chestnut Family Fabaceae General description A native species that grows to 10m when planted as a garden ornamental or up to 40m in a natural rain forest setting. Flowers The flowers are large, orange and red, pea-flower shaped, clustered on older branches. Leaves The leaves consist of 7–17 large leaflets alternating on the rachis. Leaflets are 9–15cm long and 3–5cm wide, dark green, and asymmetric at the base. Fruit/Berries The fruit are large, heavy, rounded pods, usually 12–18cm long and 4–6cm wide; containing 3–5 large, dark brown seeds about 3cm in diameter. Other The sap is clear. Symptoms If eaten, the seeds can cause severe diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dizziness. The sawdust can cause dermatitis, eczema and nasal irritation. Toxicity category 2, 3, 4 Warning Seek urgent medical attention for all ingestions.<<
>> Common name Black bean Botanical name Castanospermum australe Other common names Moreton Bay chestnut Family Fabaceae General description A native species that grows to 10m when planted as a garden ornamental or up to 40m in a natural rain forest setting. Flowers The flowers are large, orange and red, pea-flower shaped, clustered on older branches. Leaves The leaves consist of 7–17 large leaflets alternating on the rachis. Leaflets are 9–15cm long and 3–5cm wide, dark green, and asymmetric at the base. Fruit/Berries The fruit are large, heavy, rounded pods, usually 12–18cm long and 4–6cm wide; containing 3–5 large, dark brown seeds about 3cm in diameter. Other The sap is clear. Symptoms If eaten, the seeds can cause severe diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dizziness. The sawdust can cause dermatitis, eczema and nasal irritation. Toxicity category 2, 3, 4 Warning Seek urgent medical attention for all ingestions.<<
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Mar 24th 2007, 7:07 am
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Re: Name this plant one for the gardeners???
Is it not mint Ann??
Mar 24th 2007, 7:16 am
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Re: Name this plant one for the gardeners???
Not convineced yet these leaves tend to sit on the end of the stem like a star shape at right angles from end of stem. Not going along it.
Looks like an emergent Blackbean:
>> Common name Black bean Botanical name Castanospermum australe Other common names Moreton Bay chestnut Family Fabaceae General description A native species that grows to 10m when planted as a garden ornamental or up to 40m in a natural rain forest setting. Flowers The flowers are large, orange and red, pea-flower shaped, clustered on older branches. Leaves The leaves consist of 7–17 large leaflets alternating on the rachis. Leaflets are 9–15cm long and 3–5cm wide, dark green, and asymmetric at the base. Fruit/Berries The fruit are large, heavy, rounded pods, usually 12–18cm long and 4–6cm wide; containing 3–5 large, dark brown seeds about 3cm in diameter. Other The sap is clear. Symptoms If eaten, the seeds can cause severe diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dizziness. The sawdust can cause dermatitis, eczema and nasal irritation. Toxicity category 2, 3, 4 Warning Seek urgent medical attention for all ingestions.<<
>> Common name Black bean Botanical name Castanospermum australe Other common names Moreton Bay chestnut Family Fabaceae General description A native species that grows to 10m when planted as a garden ornamental or up to 40m in a natural rain forest setting. Flowers The flowers are large, orange and red, pea-flower shaped, clustered on older branches. Leaves The leaves consist of 7–17 large leaflets alternating on the rachis. Leaflets are 9–15cm long and 3–5cm wide, dark green, and asymmetric at the base. Fruit/Berries The fruit are large, heavy, rounded pods, usually 12–18cm long and 4–6cm wide; containing 3–5 large, dark brown seeds about 3cm in diameter. Other The sap is clear. Symptoms If eaten, the seeds can cause severe diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dizziness. The sawdust can cause dermatitis, eczema and nasal irritation. Toxicity category 2, 3, 4 Warning Seek urgent medical attention for all ingestions.<<
Mar 24th 2007, 8:50 am
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Re: Name this plant one for the gardeners???
OK this fastish growing plant has appeared next to our pool, it looks nice and green but I'm not sure if it's a weed, a bush or soon to be a tree. It's about 18 inches already after only a few weeks.
Anyone any good at plant identification?
See attached photos.
It has a waxy green leaf with 6 leaves tipping each little branch bit.
Anyone any good at plant identification?
See attached photos.
It has a waxy green leaf with 6 leaves tipping each little branch bit.
Mar 24th 2007, 9:08 am
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Re: Name this plant one for the gardeners???
looks very like it and also my next door neighbour has one for def about an acre away as it has the red spikey things on at the moment.
Unfortunately it can be classed as a weed so will need to take it out.
http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/pests/weed...ella_tree.html
Thanks...anyone else got any they need named?
Plus, does anyone know can you get Russian Vines in Aus or is it too hot for them?
I'm going to try and plant a Wisteria at some point how have people gone with them?
