Status:
valid
Authors:
Lowrie & Kenneally
Source:
ksu
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 11: 189 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492661
Common Names
- Stylidium kalbarriense
- Kalbarri Triggerplant
- Kalbarri Triggerplant
Description
Stylidium kalbarriense (also called Kalbarri Triggerplant, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and heathland. It has small, linear leaves that are up to 2 cm long and 1 mm wide. The flowers are pink to purple and are up to 2 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Stylidium kalbarriense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rockeries. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stylidium kalbarriense is a small, pink, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylidium kalbarriense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Stylidium kalbarriense
Stylidium kalbarriense can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Stylidium kalbarriense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylidium kalbarriense?
Stylidium kalbarriense
What is the common name of Stylidium kalbarriense?
Kalbarri Triggerplant
What is the natural habitat of Stylidium kalbarriense?
Open forest, heathland and shrubland
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,