Trees & shrubs
All 24 trees & shrubsSolanum mauritianum
All parts of the plant are toxic and should not be ingested.
Solanum mauritianum is an erect shrub to 3m high with large leaves, grey green on the underside and green on the upper surface. Purple flowers from autumn to spring. This is a poisonous plant and causes allergies.
Smaller plants can be hand pulled. Wear gloves and protective clothing.
From SGLN’s 2017 weed guide.
Cut and paint with Round Up or Vigilant Gel. Always check the herbicide label before use. Wear gloves and protective clothing.
These notes are from 2017, and some information, particularly herbicide information, may be out of date. Please ask local suppliers and do your own research in selecting herbicides if choosing chemical control.
Family, origin, type, plant instead, control methods and the note above are from SGLN’s pocket guide Common weeds of South Gippsland (2026).
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