River Ribbons
Common name
River Ribbons
Scientific Name
Valisneria australis
Type of plant
Uncategorised
About this weed
River Ribbons is native to the norther part of the State and across other countries. They have long strap-like leaves and this plant was photographed at Herdsmans Lake.
Description
The plants are submerged, with long, limp and flat leaves with a green mid-ridge. They are a fresh water species that can tolerate salt. This weed has deep rooted leaves that rise above the clustered plant. Leaves can reach 2 m long. It was cultivated for the aquarium trade, where it is a sold as a background plant. It reproduces from stolons.
Impact on Bushland
High: a major threat to the conservation values of rivers and lakes.
Location
This plant is found in both the Swan and Canning Rivers and other waterways around Perth and a few isolated areas of the South-West.
Priority for removal
High: major threat to the conservation values of waterways in the South-West Province.
Management (hand)
Not available.
Management (herbicide)
Not available.
Flower colour/s
No data
Information source
https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/33537
Additional information
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vallisneria_americana
https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/weeds/swanweeds/
