Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
leptorrhizum
ID:
493498

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 148 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492830



Common Names

  • Leptorrhizum Stylidium
  • Stylidium leptorrhizum
  • Stylidium Leptorrhizum


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Synonyms

  • Stylidium semipartitum F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Candollea leptorrhiza (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Stylidium leptorrhizum (also called Slender-rooted Triggerplant, among many other common names) is an annual herb, up to 30 cm tall, with a slender rootstock. It is native to Australia, from Western Australia to New South Wales. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium leptorrhizum is an ornamental plant, often used in rockeries and native gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin irritations, reducing inflammation, and promoting wound healing.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stylidium leptorrhizum var. pilosum Benth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Produce a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium leptorrhizum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is done in early spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Stylidium leptorrhizum

Stylidium leptorrhizum is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Stylidium leptorrhizum FAQ

What is the common name of Stylidium leptorrhizum?

Slender-rooted triggerplant

What is the scientific name of Slender-rooted triggerplant?

Stylidium leptorrhizum

What type of plant is Stylidium leptorrhizum?

Herbaceous perennial

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,