Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
leucocephala
ID:
680216

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280096: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.