Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
osculum
ID:
749197

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 110 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748530



Common Names

  • Stylidium osculum
  • Osculum Stylidium
  • Osculum Triggerplant


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Description

Stylidium osculum (also called Osculum triggerplant, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It grows to a height of 10–30 cm and has narrow, linear leaves. Its flowers are white or pink and are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium osculum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylidium osculum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium osculum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Stylidium osculum

Stylidium osculum can be found in Australia.

Stylidium osculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium osculum?

Stylidium osculum

What is the common name of Stylidium osculum?

Osculum Triggerplant

Where is Stylidium osculum native to?

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,