Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rodwayi
ID:
427959

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Rodway

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Pap. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Tasmania 1892: 93 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427291

Common Names

  • Gahnia rodwayi
  • Rodway's Gahnia
  • Rodway's Gahnia

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Description

Gahnia rodwayi (also called Rodway's Saw Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in wetland areas, such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of rivers and creeks. It has narrow, pointed leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gahnia rodwayi is a perennial herb that grows from a rhizome. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Gahnia rodwayi

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

Gahnia rodwayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia rodwayi?

Gahnia rodwayi

What is the common name of Gahnia rodwayi?

Rodway's Gahnia

What is the natural habitat of Gahnia rodwayi?

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Leonard Rodway (1853-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodway' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308634-1: 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].