Status:
valid
Authors:
A.T.Lee
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 3: 159 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679626
Common Names
- Lomandra spicata
- Spiny-headed Mat-rush
- Spike Mat-rush
Description
Lomandra spicata (also called Spiked Mat Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands, and has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lomandra spicata is an evergreen perennial plant native to Australia. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomandra spicata has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomandra spicata can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Lomandra spicata
Lomandra spicata can be found in Australia.
Lomandra spicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomandra spicata?
Lomandra spicata
What are the common names of Lomandra spicata?
Spicata Mat Rush, Spicata Mat-rush
What is the natural habitat of Lomandra spicata?
Grassy woodlands, grasslands, and open forests
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,