Barleria (Barleria prionitis)
Close up of Barleria (Barleria prionitis)
Barleria is declared a Class A (to be eradicated) and Class C (not to be introduced to the Northern Territory) weed in accordance with the NT Weeds Management Act 2001.
Barleria has the potential to form dense prickly thickets due to its persistence and extremely invasive nature in open woodlands. Barleria has a demonstrated ability to survive the dry season and thrive during the wet.
Barleria is unpalatable to stock, and can reduce the productivity of pastoral land. Infestations can restrict the movement of stock and access to water. Barleria readily competes with and displaces native vegetation.
Barleria reproduces by seed, with most seeds germinating close to the parent plant. The buoyancy of the seed also aids dispersal down watercourses.
