Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthocarpa
ID:
428060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 306 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427392

Common Names

  • Gahnia
  • Xanthocarpa Gahnia
  • Gahnia Xanthocarpa

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Description

Gahnia xanthocarpa (also called Yellow-fruited Gahnia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has narrow, lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gahnia xanthocarpa has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a source of food, for medicinal purposes, as a fuel source, and for construction materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gahnia xanthocarpa has small, yellow flowers with purple veins. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gahnia xanthocarpa is a hardy, evergreen grass that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Gahnia xanthocarpa

Gahnia xanthocarpa is native to Australia and can be found in the surrounding areas.

Gahnia xanthocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia xanthocarpa?

Gahnia xanthocarpa

What is the habitat of Gahnia xanthocarpa?

It is found in wet and marshy areas of Australia.

What is the flowering period of Gahnia xanthocarpa?

It flowers from October to December.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308655-1: 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].