Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
ecorne
ID:
493101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell. ex F.L.Erickson & J.H.Willis) P.G.Farrell & S.H.James

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 27: 39 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492433



Common Names

  • Stylidium ecorne
  • Ecorn Triggerplant
  • Triggerplant


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Description

Stylidium ecorne (also called Horned 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 ecorne is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be grown in rockeries or in pots. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread and form a dense mat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stylidium ecorne has white or pink flowers with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium ecorne is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is tolerant of drought and frost.

Where to Find Stylidium ecorne

Stylidium ecorne can be found in Western Australia.

Stylidium ecorne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium ecorne?

Stylidium ecorne

What is the common name of Stylidium ecorne?

Horned Triggerplant

What is the family of Stylidium ecorne?

Stylidiaceae

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
James Hamlyn Willis (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Willis' in the authors string.
Rica Erickson (1908-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.L.Erickson' in the authors string.
Sydney Herbert James (1933-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.James' in the authors string.
P.G. Farrell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Farrell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:826065-1: Based on the initial data import