Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
glaucum
ID:
493074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) Labill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 2: 64 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492406



Common Names

  • Glaucum Stylidium
  • Stylidium glaucum
  • Glaucum Triggerplant


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Synonyms

  • Stylidium nudum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Candollea glauca Labill. [unknown]

Description

Stylidium glaucum (also called Glaucous Triggerplant, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland. It has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow centre.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium glaucum 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 glaucum 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 glaucum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Stylidium glaucum

Stylidium glaucum can be found in Western Australia.

Stylidium glaucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium glaucum?

Stylidium glaucum

What is the common name of Stylidium glaucum?

Glaucum Triggerplant

Where is Stylidium glaucum native to?

Western Australia

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,