Scientific Name: Lomandra nana

Common Name: dwarf mat-rush

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Asparagaceae

Form Description: Tufted, with narrow, curved leaves, 5-20cm long.

Flowers: Flowers almost at ground level in very small clusters.

Fruit: 3-parted capsule. Stems have egg-shaped capsules in spikes, which turn brown when ripe, and contain 2-3 hard, cream, orange, brown or reddish seeds.

Municipality
Break O’DayBrightonCentral HighlandsClarenceDerwent ValleyGlamorgan-Spring BayGlenorchyKingboroughLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsSorellSouthern MidlandsWest Tamar
Plant Communities
No data available for this species
Habitat Notes

Dry banks and hillsides, open situations or under light forest cover to 300m, in the Midlands and on the east coast.

General Notes

Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Propagation Calendar

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  • Seed Collecting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed, Division

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Seed is shed soon after maturity. Cut stalks with secateurs and place upside down in a paper bag. The seeds are easier to extract when the capsules are still attached to the stalks. If necessary, rub between hands or against wire screens to dislodge the seed.

Seed Treatment Notes

Best results with fresh seed.

Germination Time

8-10 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Can be propagated by division.