Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
diplectroglossum
ID:
493036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.O.Erickson & J.H.Willis) Lowrie, A.H.Burb. & Kenneally

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13: 132 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492368



Common Names

  • Diplectroglossum Stylidium
  • Stylidium diplectroglossum
  • Diplectroglossum Triggerplant


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Description

Stylidium diplectroglossum (also called Two-lipped Triggerplant, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the family Stylidiaceae. It is native to Australia, and can be found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium diplectroglossum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stylidium diplectroglossum are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium diplectroglossum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Stylidium diplectroglossum

Stylidium diplectroglossum can be found in Western Australia.

Stylidium diplectroglossum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium diplectroglossum?

Stylidium diplectroglossum

What is the common name of Stylidium diplectroglossum?

Two-lipped Triggerplant

What is the natural habitat of Stylidium diplectroglossum?

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

Allen Lowrie (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowrie' in the authors string.
James Hamlyn Willis (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Willis' in the authors string.
Kevin Francis Kenneally (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenneally' in the authors string.
Allan H. Burbidge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Burb.' in the authors string.
Ralph Orlando Erickson (b.1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.O.Erickson' in the authors string.