Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procera
ID:
427908

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. : 52 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427240

Common Names

  • Gahnia procera
  • Tall Gahnia
  • Tall Gahnia

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Description

Gahnia procera (also called Tall Saw Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m and has long, narrow leaves with sharp-toothed edges. It is found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Gahnia procera has small, yellow-green flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gahnia procera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until germination. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gahnia procera

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

Gahnia procera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia procera?

Gahnia procera

What is the common name of Gahnia procera?

Tall Saw Sedge

What type of plant is Gahnia procera?

Grass

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

Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308624-1: 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].