Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
427734

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 68: 39 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427066

Common Names

  • Gahnia insignis
  • Large Saw-sedge
  • Large Saw-sedge Grass

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Description

Gahnia insignis (also called Distinguished Saw-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a hairy stem with lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gahnia insignis 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 insignis 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 insignis 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 insignis

Gahnia insignis can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in North America, Europe, and temperate Asia.

Gahnia insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia insignis?

Gahnia insignis

What is the common name of Gahnia insignis?

Striated Gahnia

What is the family of Gahnia insignis?

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

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:308599-1: 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].