Parthenium

Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus) is one of the worst weeds for agriculture, the environment and human health in Queensland, Australia. It is native to Mexico and the USA and has spread prolifically in central Queensland.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Scientific name:

Parthenium hysterophorus L.

Sub tribe:

Ambrosiinae

Tribe:

Heliantheae

Family:

Asteraceae

Common name:

Parthenium weed, parthenium, White top, False Ragweed

Biology and Native Range
Present Distribution
Taxonomic Affinities
Pest Status
Biological Control Agents
Other Control Methods Available
Publications

For additional information, visit the Department of Natural Resource's Pest Facts, and download the parthenium fact sheet

If you wish to find out more information on these pages, please email rachel.mcfadyen@dnr.qld.gov.au

Scientific name:	Parthenium hysterophorus L.
Sub tribe:	Ambrosiinae
Tribe:	Heliantheae
Family:	Asteraceae
Common name:	Parthenium weed, parthenium, White top, False Ragweed

Parthenium

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