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Carex appressa

Tall Sedge, Tussock Sedge
Also known as: Carex appressa f. diaphana (Boott) Kük. +15 more
  • Carex appressa f. diaphana (Boott) Kük.
  • Carex appressa f. minor Kük.
  • Carex appressa var. appressa
  • Carex appressa var. diaphana (Boott) Domin, 1928
  • Carex appressa var. diaphana (Boott) Kük.
  • Carex appressa var. typica Domin
  • Carex appressa var. virgata (Sol. ex Boott) Kük.
  • Carex chlorantha var. composita F.Muell.
  • Carex collata Boott
  • Carex diaphana Boott
  • Carex discolor Reinw. ex DeVriese
  • Carex paniculata var. appressa (R.Br.) Cheeseman
  • Carex paniculata var. subdiaphana F.Muell.
  • Carex paniculata var. virgata (Sol. ex Boott) Cheeseman
  • Carex virgata var. abbreviata Boeckeler
  • Vignea appressa (R.Br.) Rchb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Carex appressa (commonly known as Tall Sedge or Tussock Sedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chatham Is., New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain

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