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Lomandra filiformis

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Lomandra filiformis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Lomandroideae
Genus: Lomandra
Species:
L. filiformis
Binomial name
Lomandra filiformis
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

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  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 22 June 2012.
  3. ^ Longmore, Sue; Smithyman, Steve & Crawley, Matt (2010). Inland Plants of the Bellarine Peninsula. Bellarine Catchment Network.