Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ancistrophylla
ID:
427538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 415 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426870



Common Names

  • Gahnia Ancistrophylla
  • Ancistrophylla Valerian
  • Ancistrophylla's Valerian


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Description

Gahnia ancistrophylla (also called Ancistrophylla Gahnia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in wet soils, and is often found in marshes, swamps, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Gahnia ancistrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gahnia ancistrophylla has white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gahnia ancistrophylla can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division is best done in spring or early autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Gahnia ancistrophylla

Gahnia ancistrophylla can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Gahnia ancistrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia ancistrophylla?

Gahnia ancistrophylla

What is the common name of Gahnia ancistrophylla?

Ancistrophylla Gahnia

What is the natural habitat of Gahnia ancistrophylla?

Moist grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308564-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].