Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
427695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 8: 33 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427027

Common Names

  • Grandis Gahnia
  • Gahnia grandis
  • Grandis Gahnia Root

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Description

Gahnia grandis (also called Large Saw-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has a hairy stem with lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gahnia grandis 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 grandis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gahnia grandis 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 grandis

Gahnia grandis is native to Australia.

Gahnia grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia grandis?

Gahnia grandis

What is the common name of Gahnia grandis?

Large Gahnia

What is the natural habitat of Gahnia grandis?

Gahnia grandis is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps in Australia.

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

Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.
Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308595-1: 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].