Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
688154

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.D.Macfarl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 5: 171 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687487

Common Names

  • Nutans Mat Rush
  • Nutans Lomandra
  • Nutans Spiny-Headed Mat Rush

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Description

Lomandra nutans (also called Nodding Mat-rush, among many other common names) is a species of perennial grass native to Australia. It is an evergreen grass that can grow up to 1 m tall. It has narrow, linear leaves that are grey-green in colour. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Lomandra nutans is used as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens, as a windbreak, and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lomandra nutans are small, yellowish-green, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomandra nutans is a slow-growing perennial that can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood.

Where to Find Lomandra nutans

Lomandra nutans can be found in Australia, growing in dry grassland and scrubland.

Lomandra nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomandra nutans?

Lomandra nutans

What is the common name of Lomandra nutans?

Nodding mat-rush

What is the natural habitat of Lomandra nutans?

Grassy woodlands

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-280964: Based on the initial data import
Terry Macfarlane (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Macfarl.' in the authors string.