Gooseweed

Catalogue Type

Weed Catalogue

Scientific Name

Sphenoclea zeylanica Gaertn.

Family

Campanulaceae

Distinguishing Characters

height is very plastic; usually not a weed of other
crops

Photo of Weed

Description

Found in: lowland Establishment method: DS, WS > TP
Growth habit: erect, branched herb with hollow stems;
up to 1.5 m Moisture: aquatic—flooded to wet; prefers stagnant water
Competitiveness: moderate Seed contaminant: unknown
Cultural control: closed crop canopy limits weed growth
Reported resistance: synthetic auxins (PHI, MAL, THA)
Life cycle: annual Seed wt: 0.01
Method(s) of reproduction: seeds
Dormancy: yes; light requirement for germination
Flower: small and white Elevation: up to 300 m Light: partial shade to sunny