Mesomelaena tetragona 0
Author: (Robert Brown (1773-1858)) George Bentham (1800-1884)Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Mesomelaena
English name: Semaphore Sedge
Zone: Australia
References
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 Vol. 6 pag. 390. ISBN
Mesomelaena tetragona Observed in Australia by overlander (Gerald Krygsman) (license)
References for the genus
General specifications
Biological type: grass
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: brown
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 2,6ft x 1,6ft
Plant with a spacing of: 1,4ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Grasses; forestry plate, 2L forestry pot, forest pot 3L, container 6L
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: brown
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 2,6ft x 1,6ft
Plant with a spacing of: 1,4ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Grasses; forestry plate, 2L forestry pot, forest pot 3L, container 6L
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Germination references
- Seed germination ecology in southwestern Western Australia, Bell David T., Plummer Julie A. & Taylor Susan K. The Botanical Review 1993 Vol. 59(1) pag. 24-73. JStor
Germination references
- Seed germination ecology in southwestern Western Australia, Bell David T., Plummer Julie A. & Taylor Susan K. The Botanical Review 1993 Vol. 59(1) pag. 24-73. JStor
Experiences in the garden
12-04-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds6>Albany'. (Wild origin)
14-02-19B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds13>Albany'. (Wild origin)
18-04-19 Sown 8 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre4.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light
10-09-19 Sown seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre4.
Protocol: Autumn 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light
26-03-21 Sown 9 seeds in a seed plate F, they did not geminate in Serre6.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light