Scientific Name: Amphibromus macrorhinus

Common Name: longnose swampgrass

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Poaceae

Threatened Species Status: Endangered

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: Erect, tufted perennial grass.

Flowers: Spikelets 11-15mm long, 4-5 flowered +/- several hairless husks with bristle arising from apex.

Fruit: Caryopsis

Municipality
Northern Midlands
Plant Communities
Sedgeland and Wetland
Habitat Notes

Occurs at waterholes and in low-lying wet places in the Midlands.

Site Tolerance

Moist, Waterlogged

Soil Tolerance

Clay, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed, Division

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Seed heads are open and branched and contain numerous small seeds. Harvest by cutting stalks with secateurs. If seed drops from seed head when head is gently rubbed between fingers, the seed is ripe. Sieve to clean.

Seed Treatment Method

Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.

Seed Treatment Notes

Seed may need to be stored for up to 3 months. Store in jars as mice may be attracted to the seed. Suitable for direct seeding.

Germination Time

2-3 weeks