Scientific Name: Amphibromus neesii
Common Name: southern swampgrass
Family Classification (Clade): Monocots
Family: Poaceae
Threatened Species Status: Rare
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Erect, tufted perennial. Leaves linear, apex acute and often hooded.
Flowers: Spikelets narrow, ellipsoid to 15mm long (excluding awn), 3-5-7 flowered.
Fruit: Caryopsis
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Habitat Notes
Occurs in marshes, lagoons and river flats on the east coast, north-east, Midlands and west coast.
Site Tolerance
Moist, Waterlogged
Soil Tolerance
Clay, Loam, Poorly-drained
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
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