Scientific Name: Gymnostachys anceps

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  • Pronunciation:
    gym-no-STACK-us AN-ceps
  • Common Name:
    Settlers Flax, Settlers Twine, Caterpillar Flower.
  • Type:
    herb , clumping
  • Family:
    ARECACEAE
  • Flowers:
    inconspicuous carried on long thin stem
  • Fruit:
    Blue Not edible. February to May
  • Vegetation Type:
    Wet Eucalypt Forest,
  • Species List:
    Wooroi Day Use Area Tracks, Wooroi Palm Grove, Cooloothin Corner, NNP Tanglewood, Dandaloo, Stratford Park, Heritage Park,
Cultural Notes

Produces very strong fibre. Used by early settlers for sewing bags.

Identification Notes

Tall grass-like primitive plant||

Landscaping Notes

A useful understorey plant for a shady position. An authentic addition to a rainforest garden. (BRAIN) ||Indoor pot plant potential.||Propagation is from division and from fresh seed, ripening from February-May. It is a slow-growing plant, requiring full or part shade and moist well-drained soils. ||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||