Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
493219

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 570 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492551



Common Names

  • Scandens Stylidium
  • Stylidium scandens
  • Stylidium Scandens


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Synonyms

  • Candollea scandens (R.Br.) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Stylidium scandens (also called Climbing Triggerplant, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland. It has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow centre.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylidium scandens is a small, pink, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium scandens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is tolerant of drought and frost.

Where to Find Stylidium scandens

Stylidium scandens is found in Australia.

Stylidium scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium scandens?

Stylidium scandens

What is the common name of Stylidium scandens?

Climbing Triggerplant

What type of habitat does Stylidium scandens prefer?

It prefers drier habitats, such as sand plains and heathland.

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,