Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
nominatum
ID:
493397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carlquist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Aliso 10: 38 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492729



Common Names

  • Stylidium Nominatum
  • Nominatum Triggerplant
  • Triggerplant


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Description

Stylidium nominatum (also called Nominative 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 nominatum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Stylidium nominatum has small, white to pink flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium nominatum is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Stylidium nominatum

Stylidium nominatum can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Stylidium nominatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium nominatum?

Stylidium nominatum

What type of plant is Stylidium nominatum?

Herb

Where is Stylidium nominatum found?

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,