Gahnia howeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howeana
ID:
427715
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.O.Gardner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 35: 155 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427047
Common Names
- Howe's Gahnia
- Gahnia howeana
- Howe's Gahnia Root
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gahnia howeana (also called Howe's Saw-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a hairy stem with lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gahnia howeana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for medicinal purposes. Its leaves can be used as a mulch and its roots can be used to stabilize soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gahnia howeana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have bright green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Gahnia howeana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed in spring or autumn, or divided in spring or autumn. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Gahnia howeana
Gahnia howeana is native to Australia.
Gahnia howeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gahnia howeana?
Gahnia howeana
What is the common name of Gahnia howeana?
Howe's Gahnia
What is the natural habitat of Gahnia howeana?
Gahnia howeana is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps in Australia.
Species in the Gahnia genus
Gahnia ancistrophylla, Gahnia aristata, Gahnia aspera, Gahnia australis, Gahnia baniensis, Gahnia beecheyi, Gahnia clarkei, Gahnia decomposita, Gahnia deusta, Gahnia drummondii, Gahnia erythrocarpa, Gahnia filifolia, Gahnia filum, Gahnia grandis, Gahnia howeana, Gahnia hystrix, Gahnia insignis, Gahnia javanica, Gahnia lacera, Gahnia lanigera, Gahnia marquisensis, Gahnia melanocarpa, Gahnia microcarpa, Gahnia microstachya, Gahnia novocaledonensis, Gahnia pauciflora, Gahnia procera, Gahnia radula, Gahnia rigida, Gahnia schoenoides, Gahnia sclerioides, Gahnia setifolia, Gahnia sieberiana, Gahnia sinuosa, Gahnia subaequiglumis, Gahnia trifida, Gahnia tristis, Gahnia vitiensis, Gahnia xanthocarpa, Gahnia halmaturina, Gahnia rodwayi,
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
Rhys Owen Gardner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.O.Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:997198-1: 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].