Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
427557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. , 2: 114 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426889



Common Names

  • Rough Gahnia
  • Rough Cutty Grass
  • Rough Sword Sedge


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Description

Gahnia aspera (also called Saw Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in wetland areas, such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of rivers and creeks. It has narrow, pointed leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gahnia aspera sub. aspera
Gahnia aspera sub. globosa (H.Mann) J.Kern

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gahnia aspera is yellow and has three petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gahnia aspera is a perennial grass that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Gahnia aspera

Gahnia aspera can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in North America, Europe, and temperate Asia.

Gahnia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia aspera?

Gahnia aspera

What is the family of Gahnia aspera?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Gahnia aspera?

Gahnia

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308569-1: 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].