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   Hedychium gardnerianum (herb)
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    Details of this species in Auckland Region
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Established
    Source: Buddenhagen, C. pers.comm., 2003
    Arrival Date: 1940
    Introduction: Intentional, legally
    Species Notes for this Location:
    Is present in Podocarp, Broadleaf, Beech Forest with Scrub and Exotics and pastures and crop lands.
    Management Notes for this Location:
    Cut stump application: cut above pink “collar” at base, treat fresh stump with Escort (metsulfuron as a methyl ester form), 1 gm/litre. Also check label rates.
    Location Notes:
    Impacts:
    Modification of nutrient regime: Alters nutrient cycling.
    Physical disturbance: Alters physical processes such as erosion and stream flow.
    Last Modified: 23/09/2003 4:28:21 p.m.
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