Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
asymmetricum
ID:
1334442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wege

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 379 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346896



Common Names

  • Stylidium asymmetricum
  • Asymmetricum Stylidium
  • Stylidium Asymmetricum


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Description

Stylidium asymmetricum (also called 'Asymmetric Triggerplant', among many other common names) is a species of triggerplant found in Australia. It has thin, green leaves and small, pink flowers. It is found in dry, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium asymmetricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stylidium asymmetricum has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium asymmetricum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is also susceptible to frost damage, so it should be grown in a warm, sheltered position. It is best propagated in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm and moist.

Where to Find Stylidium asymmetricum

Stylidium asymmetricum can be found in the Asymmetricum Mountains of Australia.

Stylidium asymmetricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium asymmetricum?

Stylidium asymmetricum

What is the natural habitat of Stylidium asymmetricum?

Stylidium asymmetricum is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What are the common names of Stylidium asymmetricum?

Common names for Stylidium asymmetricum include tropical rainforest plant, yellow-flowered plant, and yellow-leaved plant.

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

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