Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
427749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moritzi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. Java : 98 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427081



Common Names

  • Gahnia javanica
  • Java Saw-sedge
  • Java Saw-sedge Grass


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Description

Gahnia javanica (also called Java saw-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in moist areas such as swamps, wetlands, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Gahnia javanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gahnia javanica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disk. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, thick stems and small, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gahnia javanica is a perennial herb native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Gahnia javanica

Gahnia javanica can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Gahnia javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia javanica?

Gahnia javanica

What is the common name of Gahnia javanica?

Javanese Gahnia

What is the family of Gahnia javanica?

Cyperaceae

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

Alexander Moritzi (1806-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritzi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308600-1: 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].