Lomandra gracilis (R.Br.) A.T.Lee

Species

Angiosperms > Asparagales > Asparagaceae > Lomandra

Characteristics

Tussocks sparse. Leaves channelled to almost semiterete with narrow marginal bands and coarse venation, usually c. 40 cm long, 1-2 mm wide, glabrous; apex acute; sheath margins lacerated, dark purplish brown. Inflorescence with several irregularly alternate branches (sometimes a few whorled); flowers separate, well-spaced. Male inflorescence often nearly as long as leaves; axes smooth. Female inflorescence smaller; axes sometimes papillose. Bracts as in Lomandra cylindrica , but inner bract absent. Male flowers usually 2.5-3 mm long, to 4 mm diam., yellow; sepals thinner and shorter than the fleshy petals; pedicel 3-5 mm long. Female flowers on pedicel 1-2 mm long.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
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Often grows in rocky situations with sandy soils in dry sclerophyll forest.
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Images

Lomandra gracilis unspecified picture

Distribution

Lomandra gracilis world distribution map, present in Australia

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:537941-1
WFO ID wfo-0000681217
COL ID 3VW5J
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Synonyms

Xerotes gracilis Lomandra gracilis