Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
armeria
ID:
493197

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) Labill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 2: 66 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492529



Common Names

  • Armeria Stylidium
  • Armeria Triggerplant
  • Armeria Stylidium


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Synonyms

  • Stylidium melastachys R.Br. [unknown]
  • Stylidium dilatatum W.D.Jacks. & R.J.E.Wiltshire [unknown]
  • Candollea armeria Labill. [unknown]

Description

Stylidium armeria (also called Thrift Triggerplant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a slender stem with small, narrow leaves and a terminal inflorescence with white to pink flowers. It grows in open woodland, heath and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium armeria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stylidium armeria sub. pilosifolium R.J.Best, D.E.Francis & N.G.Walsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stylidium armeria 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 armeria 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 armeria

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

Stylidium armeria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium armeria?

Stylidium armeria

What is the common name of Stylidium armeria?

Thrift Triggerplant

What is the natural habitat of Stylidium armeria?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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,