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Gahnia howeana

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Gahnia howeana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Gahnia
Species:
G. howeana
Binomial name
Gahnia howeana
R.O.Gardner (1997)[1]

Gahnia howeana is a flowering plant in the sedge family. The specific epithet refers to Lord Howe Island, where it is found. It was formerly lumped with Gahnia xanthocarpa, which is now considered to be endemic to New Zealand.[1]

Description

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It is a strong, tussocky perennial sedge with stout, smooth culms, growing to 1–2 m in height. The leaves are as long as the culms and about 1 cm wide at the base. It has a drooping, paniculate inflorescence, 30–40 cm in length.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The sedge is endemic to Australia’s subtropical Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea. It occurs in moist areas within low forest on the rocky slopes and summits of Mounts Lidgbird and Gower at the southern end of the island.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Wilson, KL (2003). " Gahnia howeana ". PlantNET: New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Garden: Sydney. Retrieved 2014-02-04.