Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sclerioides
ID:
427978

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 11: 275 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427310



Common Names

  • Gahnia sclerioides
  • Hard Gahnia
  • Hard Gahnia


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Description

Gahnia sclerioides (also called Hard Saw-Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. It grows in moist areas, such as swamps, wet grasslands, and along the edges of streams and rivers. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gahnia sclerioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gahnia sclerioides has yellow flowers and small, black, winged seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gahnia sclerioides is a perennial herb that grows in moist to wet soils in open forests and woodlands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the soft new growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Gahnia sclerioides

Gahnia sclerioides can be found in Australia, primarily in the south-eastern parts of the country.

Gahnia sclerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia sclerioides?

Gahnia sclerioides

What is the common name of Gahnia sclerioides?

Hard Gahnia

What is the natural habitat of Gahnia sclerioides?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994433-1: 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].