Ficinia nodosa

Knobby Club-rush at Canberra, ACT

Ficinia nodosa at Canberra, ACT - 9 Jun 2019
Ficinia nodosa at Canberra, ACT - 9 Jun 2019
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Identification history

Ficinia nodosa 7 Oct 2019 michaelb
Ficinia nodosa 7 Oct 2019 michaelb
Unidentified 9 Jun 2019 ruthkerruish

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Chorizandra sp.

5 comments

JackieMiles wrote:
   6 Oct 2019
Looks like Ficinia nodosa (formerly Isolepis nodosus) to me, which in my experience is a near-coastal species. Is it planted or naturally occurring?
ruthkerruish wrote:
   6 Oct 2019
Planted. The gardens and adjacent areas to the Nishi building have all been closely planted with natives, eg A. cognata, native Westringias etc. Some such as Rhagodia spinescens are not irrigated. I think Chorizandras may spread via rhizomes (not sure) so maybe they could become a problem.
Mike wrote:
   6 Oct 2019
Clumps grow by rhizomes and also spreads by seed (in my paved courtyard). It came in as a stray probably from a plant nursery.
JackieMiles wrote:
   7 Oct 2019
OK, well I'm pretty sure it is Ficinia nodosa, not Chorizandra, which has more stem protruding beyond the inflorescence. I've compared it with photos I have of both. And Ficinia is a strictly coastal species. However, in an urban situation I can't see it becoming a problem (although with all wetland plants there is a chance that birds will spread the seed attached to feet or feathers). Someone else will need to confirm it, as I don't have moderator status on CNM.
michaelb wrote:
   7 Oct 2019
Thanks Jackie

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 9 Jun 2019 11:30 AM Recorded on
  • ruthkerruish Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Ficinia nodosa Scientific name
  • Knobby Club-rush Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Non-local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 644.74m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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  • Synonyms

    Isolepis nodosus

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