Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
darwinii
ID:
747803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Punekar & Lakshmin.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 69 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747136



Common Names

  • Stylidium darwinii
  • Darwin's Triggerplant
  • Darwin's Stylidium


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Description

Stylidium darwinii (also called Darwin's Triggerplant, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Australia. It has small, green leaves and pink flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium darwinii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stylidium darwinii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium darwinii is an easy-to-grow perennial that is native to Australia. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position in well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Stylidium darwinii

Stylidium darwinii is native to Australia, and can be found in tropical rainforests and lowland forests.

Stylidium darwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium darwinii?

Stylidium darwinii

What is the common name of Stylidium darwinii?

Darwin's Triggerplant

What is the natural habitat of Stylidium darwinii?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2900657: Based on the initial data import
Sachin Anil Punekar (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Punekar' in the authors string.
Pakshirajan Lakshminarasimhan (1959-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lakshmin.' in the authors string.