Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Britten
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Ill. Austral. Pl. Cook's Voy. 3: 95 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000753757
Common Names
- Lomandra multiflora
- Many-Flowered Lomandra
- Many-Flowered Mat-Rush
Description
Lomandra multiflora (also called Many-flowered Mat-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows up to 5 feet tall. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils. It is commonly found in open woodlands, prairies, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lomandra multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lomandra multiflora sub. dura (F.Muell.) T.D.Macfarl.
Lomandra multiflora sub. multiflora
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomandra multiflora has yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomandra multiflora is a hardy evergreen perennial native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Lomandra multiflora
Lomandra multiflora is found in Australia.
Lomandra multiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomandra multiflora?
Lomandra multiflora
What is the common name of Lomandra multiflora?
Many-flowered Mat-rush
What type of plant is Lomandra multiflora?
Herb
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,