Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
ensatum
ID:
493096

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 603 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492428



Common Names

  • Stylidium ensatum
  • Ensatum Triggerplant
  • Triggerplant


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Description

Stylidium ensatum (also called False 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 ensatum 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 ensatum 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 ensatum 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 ensatum

Stylidium ensatum can be found in Western Australia.

Stylidium ensatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium ensatum?

Stylidium ensatum

What is the common name of Stylidium ensatum?

Ensate Triggerplant

What is the family of Stylidium ensatum?

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,

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