Detection of Entyloma ageratinae on mistflower in Queensland

Publication Date

Thu, 25 Nov 2010, 00:00

Last Updated

June 23, 2023, 6:13 a.m.

Report Number

AUS-42/3

Country

Australia

Pest Id

Entyloma ageratinae - (ENTYAG)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Ageratina riparia, synonym Eupatorium riparia

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Present: only in some areas

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: not widely distributed and not under official control

Geographical Distribution

Lamington National Park, Queensland

Summary

Mistflower is an introduced weed in south east Queensland, but is not under official control. It is a locally controlled weed in New South Wales. It was originally introduced as an ornamental, but quickly invades disturbed areas and reduces pasture production. Entyloma ageratinae is used in other countries as a biocontrol agent for mistflower.

Danger

Accidental introduction of a potential biocontrol agent. The fungus is host specific therefore unlikely to impact on native or other plant species.

Contact for info

Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer Australian Government Department of Agriculture, GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia [email protected]

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Issue keywords

Pest status:Present/Presence

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