Wilson, K.L. (27 September 1991), Systematic studies in Cyperus section Pinnati (Cyperaceae). Telopea 4(3): 474-475, Figs 26c, 27b, 28d-f APC [primary reference]

• Type: "NEW SOUTH WALES: Northern Tablelands: near Jokers Spring, Mt Kaputar National Park, R.Coveny 8812 & S.Roy, 19 Nov 1976; holo NSW; iso BRI."

• APC Dist.: NSW

• Etymology: The epithet is derived from the Latin secubare, to lie or sleep by oneself, hence by transference to live alone; in reference to the species' physical isolation from others of section Pinnati.

Wilson, K.L. in Harden, G.J. (ed.) (1993), Cyperaceae. Flora of New South Wales 4: 350 [secondary reference]

National Herbarium of New South Wales (2009), PlantNET Flora of New South Wales Online: - [secondary reference]

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