Status:
valid
Authors:
R.L.Barrett, M.D.Barrett & Lowrie
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 26: 136 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344943
Common Names
- Stylidium Saintpaulioides
- Saintpaulioides Stylidium
- Stylidium Saintpaulioides Flower
Description
Stylidium saintpaulioides (also called St. Paul's triggerplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Stylidiaceae. It is a small herb with opposite, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in montane grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stylidium saintpaulioides is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stylidium saintpaulioides has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylidium saintpaulioides is an annual herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Stylidium saintpaulioides
Stylidium saintpaulioides is found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales in Australia.
Stylidium saintpaulioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylidium saintpaulioides?
Stylidium saintpaulioides
What is the common name of Stylidium saintpaulioides?
St Paul's Triggerplant
Where does Stylidium saintpaulioides grow?
It is 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,