Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
680199

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.T.Lee

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 3: 160 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679532



Common Names

  • Spreading Mat Rush
  • Spreading Lomandra
  • Mat Rush


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Description

Lomandra patens (also called Spreading 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 patens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators, and to provide food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lomandra patens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomandra patens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Lomandra patens

Lomandra patens can be found in Australia.

Lomandra patens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomandra patens?

Lomandra patens

What is the natural habitat of Lomandra patens?

It is found in dry, open areas in Australia.

What are the characteristics of Lomandra patens?

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,

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