Fimbristylis caespitosa
Fringe-rush | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Cyperaceae |
Genus: | Fimbristylis |
Species: | F. caespitosa
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Binomial name | |
Fimbristylis caespitosa | |
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Occurrence data from Australasian Virtual Herbarium |
Fimbristylis caespitosa, commonly known as fringe-rush,[1] is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to northern parts of Australia.[2]
The perennial grass-like or herb sedge typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 metres (0.98 to 1.97 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between December and August and produces green-brown flowers.[3]
The plants has a life span of between six and ten years and is able to produce seeds after two to three years. It can resprout basally from a lignotuber following fires.[2]
In Western Australia it is found in and around swamps and claypans and on sandstone hills in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions where it grows in sandy soils.[3] It is also found throughout the central of the Northern Territory between Alice Springs and Katherine[1] and parts of Queensland.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Fimbristylis caespitosa R.Br". FloraNT. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Fire responses of Fimbristylis caespitosa". Northern Land Manager. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Fimbristylis caespitosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Fimbristylis caespitosa". WetLandInfo. Queensland Government. Retrieved 17 October 2017.