Scientific Name: Carex longebrachiata

Common Name: drooping sedge

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Cyperaceae

Threatened Species Status: Rare

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

Form Description: Robust, perennial tussock-forming sedge with slender stems which droop at the tips.

Height (m): 0.12 – 0.6

Flowers: In panicles.

Fruit: Nut – brown, dotted, oval, 2-3mm long.

Municipality
Break O’DayCentral HighlandsDerwent ValleyGeorge TownGlamorgan-Spring BayHobartHuon ValleyLatrobeLauncestonNorthern MidlandsSorellSouthern MidlandsWest Tamar
Plant Communities
Grassland
Habitat Notes

In rough grassland, near watercourses and invading pastures.

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
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Division

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Propagates easily from seed. Seeds are released within 3-14 days of seed maturity. Cut stalks with secateurs to collect, place upside down in a bag to dry, rub between hands to extract all seed and sieve to clean.

Seed Treatment Method

Bog Method The seeds of many wetland species need to be kept wet to germinate. Punch a hole in the side of a recycled polyfoam box so that it holds water to the required depth. Sit the tubes in the box to germinate. Once germinated, punch holes in the bottom of the box to allow drainage.

Seed Storage Life

2-3 years

Seed Treatment Notes

Carex has been used successfully for direct seeding.

Cutting & Division Information

Propagates easily by division.