Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
stradbrokensis
ID:
589194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Domin) Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 75: 496 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588526



Common Names

  • Trachystylis stradbrokensis
  • Stradbroke Island Triggerplant
  • Stradbroke Island Stylidium


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Description

Trachystylis stradbrokensis (also called Stradbroke Island grass tree, among many other common names) is a species of grass tree native to Australia. It is a small to medium-sized shrub growing up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It has long, thin, arching leaves and white flowers in spring and summer. It is found in coastal areas, open forests and woodlands in eastern Australia, from Fraser Island in Queensland to the Shoalhaven River in New South Wales.

Uses & Benefits

Trachystylis stradbrokensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make herbal tea and its flowers are used to make perfumes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trachystylis stradbrokensis are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachystylis stradbrokensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Trachystylis stradbrokensis

Trachystylis stradbrokensis is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and Asia. It can be found in the wild in Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Trachystylis stradbrokensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachystylis stradbrokensis?

Trachystylis stradbrokensis

What is the common name of Trachystylis stradbrokensis?

Stradbroke Island Trachystylis

What is the natural habitat of Trachystylis stradbrokensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Trachystylis genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315374-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].