Lomandra filiformis

Lomandra filiformis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Lomandroideae
Genus: Lomandra
Species: L. filiformis
Binomial name
Lomandra filiformis
(Thunb.) Britten
Subspecies
  • L. f. filiformis
  • L. f. conacea
  • L. f. flavior
Synonyms[1]
  • Dracaena filiformis Thunb.
  • Xerotes denticulata R.Br.
  • Xerotes filiformis (Thunb.) R.Br.
  • Xerotes tenuifolia R.Br.
  • Xerotes thunbergii F.Muell. nom. illeg.

Lomandra filiformis, commonly known as wattle mat-rush, is a tussock forming perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is sparsely tufted, with strap-like leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry sclerophyll forest and grassy woodland, usually on well-drained rocky or sandy soils.[2][3]

Flowers

References

  1. ↑ The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 19 April 2016
  2. ↑ Quinco, A.L. "Lomandra filiformis". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2012-06-22.
  3. ↑ Longmore, Sue; Smithyman, Steve; & Crawley, Matt (2010). Inland Plants of the Bellarine Peninsula. Bellarine Catchment Network.


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