Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setifolia
ID:
427984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. New Zealand 1: 278 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427316



Common Names

  • Gahnia setifolia
  • Hairy Gahnia
  • Hairy Gahnia


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Synonyms

  • Lampocarya setifolia A.Rich. ex Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Gahnia setifolia (also called Bristly 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 setifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gahnia setifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Gahnia setifolia

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

Gahnia setifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia setifolia?

Gahnia setifolia

What is the common name of Gahnia setifolia?

Bristly Gahnia

What is the natural habitat of Gahnia setifolia?

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308638-1: 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].