Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sonderi
ID:
680189

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Ewart

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 28: 219 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679522

Common Names

  • Sonder's Mat Rush
  • Sonder's Lomandra
  • Mat Rush

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Synonyms

  • Xerotes sonderi F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Lomandra sonderi (also called Sonder's mat-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single flowering stem. The flowers are yellow and have four petals. It grows in dry, sandy soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lomandra sonderi has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomandra sonderi is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomandra sonderi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Lomandra sonderi

Lomandra sonderi can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Lomandra sonderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomandra sonderi?

Lomandra sonderi

What is the natural habitat of Lomandra sonderi?

It is found in dry, open areas in Australia.

What are the characteristics of Lomandra sonderi?

It is an evergreen grass-like plant with yellow flowers and a woody stem.

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-280084: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.