Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell. ex Benth.) Ewart
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 28: 219 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681062
Common Names
- Drummond's Lomandra
- Drummondii Lomandra
- Drummond's Mat-Rush
Synonyms
- Xerotes drummondii F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
Description
Lomandra drummondii (also called Drummond's 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 drummondii 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 drummondii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed, which is dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomandra drummondii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require protection from direct sunlight and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Lomandra drummondii
Lomandra drummondii can be found in Australia.
Lomandra drummondii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomandra drummondii?
Lomandra drummondii
What is the common name of Lomandra drummondii?
Drummond's Lomandra
Where is Lomandra drummondii native to?
South Africa
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,