Stylidium inaequipetalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inaequipetalum
ID:
493089
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
ksu
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 62: 106 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492421
Common Names
- Stylidium inaequipetalum
- Inaequipetalum Triggerplant
- Triggerplant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stylidium inaequipetalum (also called Unequal-petalled 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 inaequipetalum 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 inaequipetalum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stylidium inaequipetalum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Stylidium inaequipetalum
Stylidium inaequipetalum can be found in Western Australia.
Stylidium inaequipetalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylidium inaequipetalum?
Stylidium inaequipetalum
What is the common name of Stylidium inaequipetalum?
Inaequipetalum Triggerplant
Where is Stylidium inaequipetalum 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,
References
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:826098-1: Based on the initial data import