Java sedge
Cyperus javanicus, Fam. Cyperaceae
Rhizomatous glaucous perennial sedge typically growing to a height of 0.6-1.2m, with a tufted habit.
| Weed Category: | |
| Weed: | No |
| Form or habit: | Sedges, Rushes and allies |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Leaf: | Long and flat on top while folded at the base, around 2-13mm. |
| Flower conspicuous: | Conspicuous |
| Flower colour: |
Brown |
| Flower description: | Brown flowers, culms obtusely trigonous and densely papillose. Compound inflorescences of between six and twelve primary rays which are up to 8cm in length. January to August. |
| Fruit conspicuous: | Conspicuous |
| Fruit colour: |
Black, Brown |
| Fruit: | |
| Fruit description: | Black brown, obovate, trigonous nut, 1-1.5 x 0.5-1mm. |
| Habitat: | Gallery (riverine or riparian) forest, wetland. |
| Distribution | Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, New Guinea, Malesia. |
| Food source for: | |
| Toxicity: | No toxicity known |
| Origin: | Australia, New Guinea, Malesia. |
| Notes: | |
| Information sources: | Atlas of Living Australia (2022) Cyperus javanicus Houtt. |
