Stylidium obtusatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusatum
ID:
493370
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 382 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492702
Common Names
- Stylidium obtusatum
- Blunt Triggerplant
- Blunt Triggerplant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stylidium obtusatum (also called Obtuse Triggerplant, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in open woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Stylidium obtusatum 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
The flower of Stylidium obtusatum is a small, white or pinkish flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stylidium obtusatum is best propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Stylidium obtusatum
Stylidium obtusatum is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Stylidium obtusatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylidium obtusatum?
Stylidium obtusatum
What is the common name of Stylidium obtusatum?
Blunt Triggerplant
What type of habitat does Stylidium obtusatum prefer?
It prefers wetter habitats, such as swamps and wet sclerophyll forests.
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
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:826156-1: Based on the initial data import