Stylidium bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
493194
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 28 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492526
Common Names
- Bicolor Stylidium
- Two-Colored Triggerplant
- Two-Colored Stylidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stylidium bicolor (also called Two-Colored 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 bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stylidium bicolor 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stylidium bicolor 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 bicolor
Stylidium bicolor can be found in Australia, in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Stylidium bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylidium bicolor?
Stylidium bicolor
What is the common name of Stylidium bicolor?
Two-coloured Triggerplant
What is the natural habitat of Stylidium bicolor?
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,
References
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:826018-1: Based on the initial data import