Status:
valid
Authors:
(Endl.) Ewart
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 28: 220 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679616
Common Names
- Lomandra suaveolens
- Spiny-headed Mat-rush
- Soft Mat-rush
Synonyms
- Xerotes umbrosa Endl. [unknown]
- Xerotes suaveolens Endl. [unknown]
Description
Lomandra suaveolens (also called Sweet Mat Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands, and has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lomandra suaveolens is an evergreen perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomandra suaveolens has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomandra suaveolens can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Lomandra suaveolens
Lomandra suaveolens can be found in Australia.
Lomandra suaveolens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomandra suaveolens?
Lomandra suaveolens
What are the common names of Lomandra suaveolens?
Suaveolens Mat Rush, Suaveolens Mat-rush
What is the natural habitat of Lomandra suaveolens?
Grassy woodlands, grasslands, and open forests
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,