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Lomandra micrantha

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Lomandra micrantha
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Lomandroideae
Genus: Lomandra
Species:
L. micrantha
Binomial name
Lomandra micrantha
(Endl.) Ewart[1]

Lomandra micrantha commonly known as small-flower mat-rush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae.[2][3][4]

Description

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Lomandra micrantha is a tufted perennial herb and grows up to 70 cm (27.6 in) in height;[3][5] its leaves are 20–50 cm long and 0.8–2.5 mm wide.[citation needed]

It flowers from March to November.[3] It is dioecious with green or yellow-orange flowers.[3]

Taxonomy

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Lomandra micrantha contains the following subspecies:[2]

  • Lomandra micrantha teretifolia
  • Lomandra micrantha micrantha
  • Lomandra micrantha tuberculata

References

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  1. ^ "Lomandra micrantha (Endl.) Ewart". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  2. ^ a b Citizen science observations for Lomandra micrantha at iNaturalist
  3. ^ a b c d Australia, Atlas of Living. "Species: Lomandra micrantha (Small-Flower Mat-Rush)". bie.ala.org.au. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
  4. ^ "Lomandra micrantha (Endl.) Ewart". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  5. ^ "PlantNET - FloraOnline". plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2025-07-04.