Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) A.T.Lee
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 3: 153 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680405
Common Names
- Lax lomandra
- Lomandra laxa
- Lomandra longifolia subsp. laxa
Synonyms
- Xerotes laxa R.Br. [unknown]
Description
Lomandra laxa (also called Slender Mat-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in dry, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lomandra laxa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomandra laxa is white or pink and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomandra laxa is a perennial grass-like plant that can be grown from seeds or from divisions. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Divisions should be taken in spring and planted in a sunny, well-drained position. Propagation can also be done by division of the root system in spring.
Where to Find Lomandra laxa
Lomandra laxa is native to Australia.
Lomandra laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomandra laxa?
Lomandra laxa
What is the optimal soil type for Lomandra laxa?
Well-drained soil
What is the optimal temperature for Lomandra laxa?
Between 10-25°C
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,