Annual.Leaves shorter than the stems, setaceous, with pale brown sheaths.Inflorescence usually consisting of a single pseudolateral spikelet, sometimes a second spikelet on a reflexed peduncle added.
Distribution
Asia-Tropical, NE. New Guineapresent, Sepik Distrpresent
Malesia: NE. New Guinea, Sepik Distr. (LEDERMANN 12523, not seen).
Notes
According to KÜKENTHAL intermediate between F. cardiocarpa F.v.M. and F. spiralis R.BR., both occurring in Australia.