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

Common Name: cushion strawsedge

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Cyperaceae

Form Description: Small, tufted, mat-forming sedge with erect, slender stems which are round in cross-section.

Height (m): 0.02 – 0.06

Flowers: In loose heads of clustered spikes.

Fruit: Nut – 3-3.5mm long.

Municipality
Break O’DayCentral HighlandsDerwent ValleyHuon ValleyLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsWest Coast
Plant Communities
No data available for this species
Habitat Notes

Mountains in the Central Highlands, south-west and Mt. Field. Forms dense cover on pool edges and in permanently wet areas.

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

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.