Javanese Flatsedge

The rhizomatous glaucous perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.6 to 1.2 metres (2.0 to 3.9 ft) and has a tufted habit. The plant blooms between January and August producing brown flowers. The culms are obtusely trigonous and densely papillose. The leaves are long and flat on top while folded at the base and around 2 to 13 millimetres (0.08 to 0.51 in) in width. The compound inflorescences have between six and twelve primary rays which are up to 8 cm 8 centimetres (3.1 in) in length./>

In Western Australia it is found beside pools and along streams and rivers in the Kimberley region where it grows in sandy-clay soils. The species is also endemic to the Northern Territory and north east Queensland and the Cape York Peninsula. It is also native to the islands north of Australia including Papua New Guinea, Timor and Indonesia. The species has also been introduced into Hawaii and islands in the Pacific basin.