Status:
valid
Authors:
(Endl.) Ewart
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 28: 220 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679535
Common Names
- Spartea Mat Rush
- Spartea Lomandra
- Mat Rush
Description
Lomandra spartea (also called Slender 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 spartea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators, and to provide food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lomandra spartea 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 spartea 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 spartea
Lomandra spartea can be found in Australia.
Lomandra spartea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomandra spartea?
Lomandra spartea
What is the natural habitat of Lomandra spartea?
It is found in dry, open areas in Australia.
What are the characteristics of Lomandra spartea?
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,