Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristis
ID:
428043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 228 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427375

Common Names

  • Gahnia
  • Tristis Gahnia
  • Gahnia Tristis

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Description

Gahnia tristis (also called Sad 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 tristis is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gahnia tristis 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 tristis 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 tristis

Gahnia tristis is native to Australia and can be found in wetter areas of the country, such as along the coast and in rainforests.

Gahnia tristis FAQ

What are the common uses of Gahnia tristis?

Gahnia tristis is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

What is the growth rate of Gahnia tristis?

Gahnia tristis grows at a moderate rate.

What is the best soil type for Gahnia tristis?

Gahnia tristis prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308649-1: 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].