Stylidium hesperium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hesperium
ID:
1329551
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wege
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 24: 222 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342005
Common Names
- Stylidium hesperium
- Hesperium Stylidium
- Stylidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stylidium hesperium (also called Hesperium Stylidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Stylidiaceae. It is native to the island of Australia and typically grows in moist, shady areas. It has large, dark green leaves and produces white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stylidium hesperium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stylidium hesperium has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stylidium hesperium can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Stylidium hesperium
Stylidium hesperium is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Western Australia and South Australia.
Stylidium hesperium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylidium hesperium?
Stylidium hesperium
What is the common name of Stylidium hesperium?
No common name
Where is Stylidium hesperium found?
It is found in dry areas in 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,
References
Juliet Wege (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wege' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146114-1: Based on the initial data import