Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
eriorhizum
ID:
493115

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 569 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492447



Common Names

  • Stylidium eriorhizum
  • Eriorhizum Triggerplant
  • Triggerplant


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Synonyms

  • Candollea eriorrhiza F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Stylidium eriorhizum (also called Rough-Rooted Triggerplant, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb of the family Stylidiaceae. It is native to Australia and grows in open forests and woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stalk with a single flower that is pink to purple in color.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium eriorhizum 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 eriorhizum has small white flowers with pink stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium eriorhizum is a small, perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stylidium eriorhizum

Stylidium eriorhizum is found in Australia.

Stylidium eriorhizum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium eriorhizum?

Stylidium eriorhizum

What is the common name of Stylidium eriorhizum?

Eriorhizous Triggerplant

What is the family of Stylidium eriorhizum?

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,