Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
ksu
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 183 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492732
Common Names
- Stylidium Nungarinense
- Nungarinense Triggerplant
- Triggerplant
Description
Stylidium nungarinense (also called Nungarin 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 nungarinense 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
Stylidium nungarinense has pink flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylidium nungarinense is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Stylidium nungarinense
Stylidium nungarinense can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Stylidium nungarinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylidium nungarinense?
Stylidium nungarinense
What type of plant is Stylidium nungarinense?
Herb
Where is Stylidium nungarinense 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,