Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
681710

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.T.Lee

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 3: 160 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681043

Common Names

  • Bracted Lomandra
  • Bracteata Lomandra
  • Bracted Spiny-Head

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Description

Lomandra bracteata (also called Bracted Mat-rush, among many other common names) is a species of perennial grass native to Australia. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas. This species grows to a height of 0.3–1 m and has long, narrow, arching leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lomandra bracteata is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens, parks, and other outdoor areas. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or in borders. It has a long flowering period and produces small yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomandra bracteata is yellow-green in color, with a tubular shape and a short, wide corolla. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomandra bracteata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Lomandra bracteata

Lomandra bracteata can be found in Australia.

Lomandra bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomandra bracteata?

Lomandra bracteata

What is the common name of Lomandra bracteata?

Bracteata

What is the family of Lomandra bracteata?

Asparagaceae

Species in the Lomandra genus

Lomandra sonderi, Lomandra sericea, Lomandra rupestris, Lomandra purpurea, Lomandra preissii, Lomandra patens, Lomandra spartea, Lomandra ordii, Lomandra odora, Lomandra obliqua, Lomandra montana, Lomandra micrantha, Lomandra leucocephala, Lomandra pauciflora, Lomandra sororia, Lomandra suaveolens, Lomandra spicata, Lomandra tropica, Lomandra mucronata, Lomandra laxa, Lomandra cylindrica, Lomandra confertifolia, Lomandra collina, Lomandra caespitosa, Lomandra brevis, Lomandra bracteata, Lomandra densiflora, Lomandra drummondii, Lomandra banksii, Lomandra insularis, Lomandra hystrix, Lomandra hermaphrodita, Lomandra hastilis, Lomandra gracilis, Lomandra glauca, Lomandra fluviatilis, Lomandra fibrata, Lomandra elongata, Lomandra effusa, Lomandra juncea, Lomandra teres, Lomandra integra, Lomandra nutans, Lomandra maritima, Lomandra brittanii, Lomandra nigricans, Lomandra nana, Lomandra longifolia, Lomandra multiflora, Lomandra rigida,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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