Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filum
ID:
427652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Key Vict. Pl. 1: 456 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426984

Common Names

  • Filum Gahnia
  • Gahnia filum
  • Filum Gahnia Root

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Description

Gahnia filum (also called Hair-like Saw-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a thick, black sheath at the base of the stem and its leaves are narrow and hair-like. It is found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Gahnia filum 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 filum 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 filum 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 filum

Gahnia filum can be found in the New South Wales, Australia.

Gahnia filum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia filum?

Gahnia filum

What is the common name of Gahnia filum?

Thread saw-sedge

What is the natural habitat of Gahnia filum?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in south-eastern 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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308585-1: 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].