Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
muscicola
ID:
493314

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 153 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492646



Common Names

  • Stylidium muscicola
  • Fly-loving Triggerplant
  • Fly-loving Triggerplant


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Synonyms

  • Candollea musicola F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Stylidium muscicola (also called Musky 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 muscicola 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 muscicola is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium muscicola 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 muscicola

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

Stylidium muscicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium muscicola?

Stylidium muscicola

What is the common name of Stylidium muscicola?

Mossy Triggerplant

What type of habitat does Stylidium muscicola prefer?

It prefers a range of habitats, from wetter to drier areas.

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,