Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
confertifolia
ID:
681676

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) Fahn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 55: 168 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681009



Common Names

  • Lomandra confertifolia
  • Confertifolia Mat-Rush
  • Confertifolia's Mat-Rush


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Synonyms

  • Xerotes confertifolia F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Lomandra confertifolia (also called Spiny-headed Mat-rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb, native to Australia. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has long, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lomandra confertifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lomandra confertifolia sub. confertifolia
Lomandra confertifolia sub. leptostachya A.T.Lee
Lomandra confertifolia sub. pallida A.T.Lee
Lomandra confertifolia sub. rubiginosa A.T.Lee
Lomandra confertifolia sub. similis A.T.Lee

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomandra confertifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed, which is dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomandra confertifolia can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a sunny or partially shaded location.

Where to Find Lomandra confertifolia

Lomandra confertifolia can be found in Australia.

Lomandra confertifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomandra confertifolia?

Lomandra confertifolia

What is the common name of Lomandra confertifolia?

Confertifolia

What is the natural habitat of Lomandra confertifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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-280257: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
Avraham Fahn (1916-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fahn' in the authors string.