Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
albomontis
ID:
493174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carlquist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Aliso 7: 56 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492506



Common Names

  • Albomontis Stylidium
  • White Mountain Triggerplant
  • White Mountain Stylidium


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Description

Stylidium albomontis (also called White Mountain Triggerplant, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb of the family Stylidiaceae. It is native to Australia and grows in open forests and woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stalk with a single flower that is pink to purple in color.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium albomontis is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, dysentery, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stylidium albomontis are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium albomontis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and frost.

Where to Find Stylidium albomontis

Stylidium albomontis can be found in Australia, in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Stylidium albomontis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium albomontis?

Stylidium albomontis

What is the common name of Stylidium albomontis?

White Mountain Triggerplant

Where is Stylidium albomontis native to?

India and Sri Lanka

Species in the Stylidium genus

Stylidium adpressum, Stylidium aeonioides, Stylidium affine, Stylidium longissimum, Stylidium longitubum, Stylidium lowrieanum, Stylidium luteum, Stylidium macranthum, Stylidium maitlandianum, Stylidium maritimum, Stylidium megacarpum, Stylidium lobuliflorum, Stylidium marradongense, Stylidium simulans, Stylidium longicornu, Stylidium soboliferum, Stylidium spathulatum, Stylidium limbatum, Stylidium lineare, Stylidium lineatum, Stylidium crossocephalum, Stylidium clarksonii, Stylidium claytonioides, Stylidium confertum, Stylidium confluens, Stylidium cordifolium, Stylidium corymbosum, Stylidium divergens, Stylidium crassifolium, Stylidium cymiferum, Stylidium daphne, Stylidium debile, Stylidium delicatum, Stylidium desertorum, Stylidium despectum, Stylidium diceratum, Stylidium dichotomum, Stylidium diffusum, Stylidium costulatum, Stylidium calcaratum, Stylidium diplectroglossum, Stylidium dispermum, Stylidium diuroides, Stylidium divaricatum, Stylidium breviscapum, Stylidium brunonianum, Stylidium bulbiferum, Stylidium burbidgeanum, Stylidium cilium, Stylidium caespitosum,

Species in the Stylidiaceae family

Donatia fascicularis, Donatia novae-zelandiae, Forstera bellidifolia, Forstera bidwillii, Forstera mackayi, Forstera sedifolia, Forstera tenella, Forstera cristis, Forstera purpurata, Levenhookia leptantha, Levenhookia stipitata, Levenhookia sonderi, Levenhookia pusilla, Levenhookia pulcherrima, Levenhookia octomaculata, Levenhookia dubia, Levenhookia chippendalei, Levenhookia pauciflora, Levenhookia preissii, Oreostylidium subulatum, Phyllachne clavigera, Phyllachne colensoi, Phyllachne rubra, Phyllachne uliginosa, Stylidium adpressum, Stylidium aeonioides, Stylidium affine, Stylidium longissimum, Stylidium longitubum, Stylidium lowrieanum, Stylidium luteum, Stylidium macranthum, Stylidium maitlandianum, Stylidium maritimum, Stylidium megacarpum, Stylidium lobuliflorum, Stylidium marradongense, Stylidium simulans, Stylidium longicornu, Stylidium soboliferum, Stylidium spathulatum, Stylidium limbatum, Stylidium lineare, Stylidium lineatum, Stylidium crossocephalum, Stylidium clarksonii, Stylidium claytonioides, Stylidium confertum, Stylidium confluens, Stylidium cordifolium,