Distribution and habitat Gahnia grandis

cutting grass of southern tasmania

origin of gahnia grandis southern australia. gahnia commonly observed species in tasmania. 7 species native in tasmania. such species commonly found in wet forest , more observed after fire. such species observed on coastal areas , in dry woodland. g. rodwayi small resembles grass herb of dry forests in south-east of tasmania. flowering time of species during october january. species grows in moist soil besides water streams in gullies of shady forest , dappled semi shade. 40 species found in australia region, asia , pacific islands.

rough texture on surface of gahnia grandis due growth of rough hairs.

western australia, queensland, new south wales, victoria , tasmania hot spots in regards species .the bioregion such gippsland plain, wilsons promontory , highlands-southern fall have occurrence states of species present native establishment.from past records in victoria found @ 2 possible sites 1 gembrook-beenak area , second northern part of wilsons promontory.

seeds of gahnia grandis after maturation.

in tasmania gahnia grandis commonly widespread in regions except midlands , northeast, poorly drained soil type sea-level mountain. can found on margins of wetlands, within riparian areas , button grass heaths, on margins of forest , along road cuttings , ditches.