Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanocarpa
ID:
427856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasman. 2: 97 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427188



Common Names

  • Gahnia Melanocarpa
  • Melanocarpa's Gahnia
  • Melanocarpa's Tree


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Description

Gahnia melanocarpa (also called Black-Fruited Gahnia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It is characterized by its tall, erect stems and its small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Gahnia melanocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gahnia melanocarpa flower is a small, yellowish-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gahnia melanocarpa is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Gahnia melanocarpa

Gahnia melanocarpa is native to Australia and New Zealand. It can be found in wet forests, swamps, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Gahnia melanocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia melanocarpa?

Gahnia melanocarpa

What is the common name of Gahnia melanocarpa?

Black-fruited Saw-sedge

What is the natural habitat of Gahnia melanocarpa?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308612-1: 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].