Madeira vine. Anredera cordifolia
Native to tropical South America
Forms very thick infestations, often smothering trees particularly in rainforest areas. It may also invade hind-dunes and headlands on the north and central coast.
Form: Climber, stems up to 20m long.
Flower: Small greenish white and fragrant. Spring to summer.
Fruit/Seed: Seed not set in Australia.
Control: It is best to remove as much of the plant as possible from the site particularly all tubers (underground and aerial). Aerial tubers can be scraped off the vine using a knife.
Chemical controls are available. The spraying of herbicide is best in early autumn or use scrape and paint method on the stems. Requires continued follow-up maintenance.