Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
falcatum
ID:
493120

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 572 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492452



Common Names

  • Stylidium falcatum
  • Falcatum Triggerplant
  • Triggerplant


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Synonyms

  • Stylidium lessonii DC. [unknown]
  • Candollea falcata (R.Br.) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Stylidium falcatum (also called Sickle 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 falcatum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stylidium falcatum 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 falcatum 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 falcatum

Stylidium falcatum can be found in Australia, in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Stylidium falcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium falcatum?

Stylidium falcatum

What is the common name of Stylidium falcatum?

Falcate Triggerplant

What is the family of Stylidium falcatum?

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,