A shrub that has been used widely in cultivation for the last 30 years. It is now considered an environmental weed as it spreads and naturalises in native bushland areas. This species displaces native flora and fauna species.
Native plant guide: Introduced weed
Duranta
Duranta erecta
Duranta, credit: Gemma Bauld
Duranta, Credit: Gemma Bauld
Plant Description:
More information: https://weeds.brisbane.qld.gov.au/weeds/duranta
Native-exotic: Exotic
Plant me instead:
Blue tongue
Native gardenia
Shaggy-barked tea tree
