Lomandra multiflora is a perennial, rhizomatous herb found in Australia. Lomandra multiflora is also commonly known as many-flowered mat rush, mat rush and many flowered mat-lily. Lomandra multiflora is a species that is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory of Australia and also in Papua New Guinea. The mat rush is distributed widely in the region and common within its preferred growing conditions. The conservation status of Lomandra multiflora is considered not to be of concern and risk. There are two subspecies of Lomandra multiflora, known as Lomandra multiflora subspecies dura and subspecies multiflora. Lomandra multiflora is a small grass-like plant with long flat yellowish green leaves that are typically 30–50 cm long. A distinct feature about Lomandra multiflora is that they are a diecious plant. The flower of the plant is a creamy yellow colour. The male flowers are smaller than the female flowers and grow on a branched stem, unlike the female flowers. Lomandra multiflora grows chiefly in woodland and open forest on a variety of soils. The plant is fire-retardant and can withstand a range of climates, making it ideal to grown in gardens. Lomandra multiflora is historically used for basket making and other forms of weaving. The plant is a food for native Australian butterflies, caterpillars, and moths. The seed of the plant is also a source of food for birds, skinks, and lizards. (en)
Lomandra multiflora är en sparrisväxtart som först beskrevs av Robert Brown, och fick sitt nu gällande namn av . Lomandra multiflora ingår i släktet Lomandra och familjen sparrisväxter. (sv)
Lomandra multiflora är en sparrisväxtart som först beskrevs av Robert Brown, och fick sitt nu gällande namn av . Lomandra multiflora ingår i släktet Lomandra och familjen sparrisväxter. (sv)
Lomandra multiflora is a perennial, rhizomatous herb found in Australia. Lomandra multiflora is also commonly known as many-flowered mat rush, mat rush and many flowered mat-lily. Lomandra multiflora is a species that is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory of Australia and also in Papua New Guinea. The mat rush is distributed widely in the region and common within its preferred growing conditions. The conservation status of Lomandra multiflora is considered not to be of concern and risk. (en)