Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.T.Lee) A.T.Lee
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 46: 223 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688100
Common Names
- Lomandra nana
- Nana Mat Rush
- Miniature Mat Rush
Description
Lomandra nana (also called Dwarf Mat Rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Australia. It has a tufted habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It can be found in sandy soils in open grassland and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Lomandra nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as an accent plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomach ailments, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Enkianthus serotina is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomandra nana is an evergreen perennial that can reach up to 12 inches in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps, but can also be done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Lomandra nana
Lomandra nana can be found in Australia, from the Kimberley region of Western Australia to the northern tip of Queensland.
Lomandra nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomandra nana?
Lomandra nana
What is the common name of Lomandra nana?
Nana Lomandra
What is the natural habitat of Lomandra nana?
Grasslands of Australia
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,