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
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.
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,