Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
746576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carlquist) Wege

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 20: 100 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745909



Common Names

  • Stylidium Angustifolium
  • Narrowleaf Stylidium
  • Stylidium Angustifolium


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Description

Stylidium angustifolium (also called Stylidium, Trigger Plant, or Sticky-Trigger Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 8 cm tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive pink flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stylidium angustifolium sub. glaucifolium (Carlquist) Wege

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stylidium angustifolium has small, pink flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium angustifolium can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Stylidium angustifolium

Stylidium angustifolium can be found in Australia, in Western Australia.

Stylidium angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium angustifolium?

Stylidium angustifolium

What is the common name of Stylidium angustifolium?

Narrow-leaved Triggerplant

What is the natural habitat of Stylidium angustifolium?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

Sherwin Carlquist (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlquist' in the authors string.
Juliet Wege (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wege' in the authors string.