Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
mucronatum
ID:
493309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowrie & Kenneally

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 11: 206 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492641



Common Names

  • Stylidium mucronatum
  • Mucronate Triggerplant
  • Mucronate Triggerplant


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Description

Stylidium mucronatum (also called Common 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 mucronatum 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 mucronatum is a yellowish-green perianth with white petals and a yellowish-green column. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium mucronatum 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 mucronatum

Stylidium mucronatum is native to Australia, particularly in the south-west of Western Australia.

Stylidium mucronatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium mucronatum?

Stylidium mucronatum

What is the common name of Stylidium mucronatum?

Mucronate Triggerplant

How tall does Stylidium mucronatum grow?

Up to 15 cm

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

Allen Lowrie (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowrie' in the authors string.
Kevin Francis Kenneally (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenneally' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994409-1: Based on the initial data import