Stylidium spinulosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinulosum
ID:
493225
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 569 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492557
Common Names
- Spinulosum Stylidium
- Stylidium spinulosum
- Stylidium Spinulosum
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- Candollea spinulosa F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Stylidium spinulosum (also called Spiny 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 spinulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stylidium spinulosum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stylidium spinulosum is a small, perennial herb that grows to a height of 10-15 cm. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in open woodland and shrubland. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly during dry periods. They can be divided in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Stylidium spinulosum
Stylidium spinulosum is found in Australia.
Stylidium spinulosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylidium spinulosum?
Stylidium spinulosum
What is the common name of Stylidium spinulosum?
Spiny Triggerplant
What type of habitat does Stylidium spinulosum 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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:826223-1: Based on the initial data import