Scientific Name: Isolepis habra
Common Name: wispy clubsedge
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: Slender perennial sedge with erect, threadlike, rather soft stems, forming dense tufts.
Height (m): 0.05 – 0.2
Flowers: Egg-shaped, solitary spikelet, 2.5-3.5mm long.
Fruit: Nut – triangular and pale-coloured, 1-1.5mm long; contained in dense, bristly seed heads.
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Habitat Notes
Very wet mountain and riparian habitats on kunanyi/Mt. Wellington; near sea level in the south-west.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
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
At least 2 years
Seed Treatment Notes
Smoke treatment may be successful with older seed. Surface sow seed. Some Isolepis species have been used in direct seeding.
Germination Time
4-5 weeks