Wattle Mat Rush Lomandra Filiformis

Lomandra filiformis 1 wattle mat rush at red hill nature reserve 2 images.
Wattle mat rush lomandra filiformis. Lomandra filiformis whose common name is wattle mat rush is native to australia according to the australian plant index this species belongs to the asparagaceae family but can also be found listed in the lomandraceae and xanthorrhoeaceae families. Noted mainly in the drier areas west of the hume highway. Cream to bright yellow flower spikes held near base of tuft. The flora and fauna guarantee act 1988 ffg act lists threatened species in victoria.
A very hardy plant that will grow in full sun or part shade. Comes from the greek loma meaning edge or border and aner meaning man or male referring to the borders on the anthers of. Qld nsw act vic sa nt wa. Lomandra filiformis thunb britten apni synonyms.
Lomandra filiformis thunb britten. 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. Common names include wattle mat rush 5 and wattle mat lily 2. Compact tuft or dense mat.
It grows in dry sclerophyll forest and grassy woodland usually on well drained rocky or sandy soils. The conservation status of species is listed within victoria and australia. Under the act an action statement is produced for each listed. Short dense mats to 20 cm diameter 5.
Strappy leaf native lilies. Lomandra filiformis thunb britten wattle mat rush. The department of environment and primary industry depi advisory list consists of non statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within victoria. Perennial tussock sparse or occasionally in short dense mats to 20 cm diam.
Wattle mat rush wattle mat lily. Leaf sheath margins eventually lacerated whitish occasionally intact purplish brown. Clusters of roundish capsules fruit develop along. Filiformis this small plant was on earl hill trinity beach just north of cairns north queensland.
This specie has been identified in the following australian states. Lomandra filiformis thunb britten subsp. Lomandra filiformis lomandra filiformis is a perennial tussock sparse or occasionally in.