Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baniensis
ID:
427579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 44: 197 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426911



Common Names

  • Bani Gahnia
  • Bani Cutty Grass
  • Bani Sword Sedge


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Description

Gahnia baniensis (also called Bani 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 baniensis 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

The flower of Gahnia baniensis 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 baniensis 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 baniensis

Gahnia baniensis is native to Australia.

Gahnia baniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia baniensis?

Gahnia baniensis

What is the family of Gahnia baniensis?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Gahnia baniensis?

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

Gerhard Benl (1910-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308571-1: 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].