Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subaequiglumis
ID:
428013

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 8: 37 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427345

Common Names

  • Gahnia
  • Subaequiglumis Gahnia
  • Gahnia Subaequiglumis

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Description

Gahnia subaequiglumis (also called Slender 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 subaequiglumis is used for timber production and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gahnia subaequiglumis has small, yellow flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gahnia subaequiglumis is a perennial grass that grows in moist soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The divisions should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Gahnia subaequiglumis

Gahnia subaequiglumis is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Gahnia subaequiglumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gahnia subaequiglumis?

Gahnia subaequiglumis

What is the common name of Gahnia subaequiglumis?

Sub-equal Glume Saw-sedge

What is the natural habitat of Gahnia subaequiglumis?

It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

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:308644-1: 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].