Scientific Name: Schoenus calyptratus

Common Name: alpine bogsedge

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Cyperaceae

Form Description: Densely tufted perennial sedge with bristly, rigid leaves much longer than stems.

Height (m): 0.015 – 0.05

Flowers: Stems have 1-3 spikelets, each spikelet containing 1 flower.

Fruit: Nut – cream and shiny, sometimes with greenish ribs, 1.2-1.8mm long,.

Municipality
Break O’DayCentral HighlandsDerwent ValleyGlenorchyHobartHuon ValleyKentishMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsWaratah-WynyardWest Coast
Plant Communities
Alpine and Sub-alpine Vegetation
Habitat Notes

Open alpine and sub-alpine habitats, in the Central Highlands, south-west, Mt. Field and kunanyi/ Mt. Wellington.

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

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

Seed is released within 3-14 days of seed maturity. Patience is required in harvesting 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.

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 Treatment Notes

Seed germinates readily with the bog method. May be successful in direct seeding.

Cutting & Division Information

Easily grown by division when actively growing.