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Scientific Name

Cyperus lucidus

Family Name

CYPERACEAE

Common Name

Leafy Flat-sedge

Status

Height

30-180cm

Flowers

Bright reddish-brown, in umbels on the end of the flowering stems.

Fruit

Nut

Form

Robust tufted sedge with erect stems, shiny dark green leaves and woody rootstock.

Municipalities

Break O'Day; Burnie; Central Coast; Circular Head; Derwent Valley; Devonport; Dorset; Flinders Island; Georgetown; Glamorgan-Spring Bay; Kentish; King Island; Latrobe; Launceston; Meander Valley; Northern Midlands; West Tamar

Communities

Habitat Notes

Wetlands, marshes and other wet areas on King Island, Furneaux, North West, North East, Midlands and East Coast.

Site Tolerance

Frost Tolerance

Soil Tolerance

General Notes

Can be propagated from seed, although this species produces little fertile seed because of a fungus which kills immature seed. Fresh seed germinates easily in a warm situation. Can be grown by division, although the plants take a while to recover when divided. Divide and replant in autumn. Cut back old leaves in late autumn to allow for new flowers and leaves. May be successful in direct seeding. Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Seedheads turn dark brown when seed is ripe, and release nuts easily. Seed is released within 3-14 days of seed maturity.

Seed Treatment Method

Bog method

Seed Storage Life

Probably 3 years

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Surface sow, or cover lightly. Smoke treatment or leaching may improve results.

Germination Time

1 month

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Yes

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

autumn

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Yes

Cutting Notes