Scientific Name: Carpha curvata Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: curly strawsedge

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Cyperaceae

Form Description: Tufted sedge, forming tussocks up to 40cm in diameter. The upper third of the leaves curl conspicuously when drying.

Height (m): 0.25 – 0.45

Flowers: In a panicle of clustered spikes.

Fruit: Nut – 4-4.5mm long.

Municipality
Central HighlandsDerwent ValleyHuon ValleyKentishWest Coast
Plant Communities
No data available for this species
Habitat Notes

On mountains in the Central Highlands and south-west; at sea level at Bathurst Harbour.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Probably propagated from seed. 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.