Scientific Name: Cyperus lucidus
Common Name: leafy flatsedge
Family Classification (Clade): Monocots
Family: Cyperaceae
Form Description: Robust tufted sedge with erect stems, shiny dark green leaves and woody rootstock.
Height (m): 0.3 – 1.8
Flowers: Bright reddish-brown, in umbels on the end of the flowering stems.
Fruit: Nut – seed heads turn brown when seed is ripe.
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Habitat Notes
Wetlands, marshes and other wet areas on King Island, Furneaux, north-west, north-east, Midlands and east coast.
General Notes
Frog habitat.
Propagation Calendar
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Sowing Month
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Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Can be propagated from seed, although this species produces little fertile seed because of a fungus that kills immature seed. Seed is released within 3-14 days of seed maturity.
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
Up to 3 years
Seed Treatment Notes
Surface sow, or cover lightly. Fresh seed germinates easily in a warm situation. Smoke treatment or leaching may improve results. May be successful in direct seeding.
Germination Time
1 month
Cutting & Division Information
Can be grown by division, although the plants take a while to recover when divided. Divide and replant in autumn. Cut back old leaves in late autumn to allow for new flowers and leaves.