Description
Common names
Many-flowered Mat-rush, Many-flowered Mat-lily, Many-flower Mat-rush.
Scientific names
Lomandra multiflora subsp. multiflora.
Family
Lomandraceae.
Genus
Lomandra.
Presence in Australia
Widespread in the drier sites of most areas in region.
This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, SA, NT, WA.
Habitat
Chiefly in woodland and forest, on various soils.
Habit
Rigid, tufted, perennial herb with slender to robust leaves 25-90cm long.
Flowering
Flowers Jun-Jan.
Seed collection
Early Oct to mid Mar. Monitor closely as mature seeds shed quickly.
Propagation
From seed, or division of clumps.
Wildlife
Attracts seed-eating native birds. Food plant for caterpillars of native butterflies and moths.
Ornamental
Striking inflorescences. Excellent container plant. May form sparse clumps.