Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
754432

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Britten

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ill. Austral. Pl. Cook's Voy. 3: 95 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000753765

Common Names

  • Lomandra filiformis
  • Thread-Leaved Lomandra
  • Thread-Leaved Mat-Rush

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Description

Lomandra filiformis (also called Wattle Mat-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It grows to a height of 0.2–1 m with narrow, linear leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, grasslands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lomandra filiformis 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 filiformis sub. filiformis
Lomandra filiformis sub. coriacea A.T.Lee
Lomandra filiformis sub. flavior A.T.Lee

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomandra filiformis has yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomandra filiformis 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 filiformis

Lomandra filiformis is found in Australia.

Lomandra filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomandra filiformis?

Lomandra filiformis

What is the common name of Lomandra filiformis?

Slender Mat-rush

What type of plant is Lomandra filiformis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-293218: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.