Lomandra ordii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ordii
ID:
680205
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Ewart
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 28: 219 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679538
Common Names
- Ord's Mat Rush
- Ord's Lomandra
- Mat Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lomandra ordii (also called Ord's 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 ordii is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to Australia. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to stabilize soils in erosion control projects. It is also used in the production of paper and other products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lomandra ordii are yellow and appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Lomandra ordii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide it into several sections, each with at least one root. Plant the divisions in the desired location and water them thoroughly. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in a few weeks.
Where to Find Lomandra ordii
Lomandra ordii can be found in Australia.
Lomandra ordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomandra ordii?
Lomandra ordii
What is the natural habitat of Lomandra ordii?
It is found in dry, open areas in Australia.
What are the characteristics of Lomandra ordii?
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-280091: 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.