Gymnostachys anceps
Caterpillar Flower, Settler's Flax
Other regional names: Sword Sedge
- Sword Sedge
Also known as: Gymnostachys gigantea Domin +1 more
- Gymnostachys gigantea Domin
- Pothos anceps (R.Br.) Spreng. ex Schult. & Schult.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Gymnostachys anceps (commonly known as Caterpillar-Flower or Settler's-Flax) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Araceae family. Indigenous to Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland