Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Ewart
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 28: 220 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679549
Common Names
- White-Head Mat Rush
- White-Head Lomandra
- Mat Rush
Description
Lomandra leucocephala (also called White-headed Mat-rush, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, and has a single stem with deeply lobed leaves and bright yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lomandra leucocephala is an evergreen perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a groundcover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lomandra leucocephala sub. robusta A.T.Lee
Lomandra leucocephala sub. leucocephala
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lomandra leucocephala are yellow and appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomandra leucocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide it into several sections, each with at least one root. Plant the divisions in the desired location and water them thoroughly. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in a few weeks.
Where to Find Lomandra leucocephala
Lomandra leucocephala can be found in Australia.
Lomandra leucocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomandra leucocephala?
Lomandra leucocephala
What is the common name of Lomandra leucocephala?
White-headed Mat-rush
What is the natural habitat of Lomandra leucocephala?
It is native to Turkey and the Aegean Islands
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,