Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Ewart
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 28: 219 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681288
Common Names
- Lomandra effusa
- Spreading Mat-rush
- Spreading Mat-grass
Description
Lomandra effusa (also called Spreading Mat-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It grows in dry and sandy habitats, such as heaths, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lomandra effusa is a drought tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It has attractive, blue-green foliage and produces yellow flowers in the summer months.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomandra effusa is a yellow-green spike, the seed is an ovoid nutlet and the seedlings are tufted.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomandra effusa is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 30 cm (1 ft). It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in spring and the divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Lomandra effusa
Lomandra effusa is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Lomandra effusa FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Lomandra effusa?
Lomandra effusa prefers well-drained soils, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
What is the ideal temperature for Lomandra effusa?
Lomandra effusa prefers temperatures between 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal sunlight for Lomandra effusa?
Lomandra effusa prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,