Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
squamosotuberosum
ID:
493291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carlquist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Aliso 7: 34 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492623



Common Names

  • Squamosotuberosum Triggerplant
  • Squamosotuberosum Stylidium
  • Triggerplant Stylidium


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Description

Stylidium squamosotuberosum (also called Scaly-tubered Triggerplant, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and heathlands. It has narrow, linear leaves and pink-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium squamosotuberosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rockeries. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylidium squamosotuberosum is a yellowish-green perianth with white petals and a yellowish-green column. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium squamosotuberosum 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 squamosotuberosum

Stylidium squamosotuberosum is native to Australia, particularly in the south-west of Western Australia.

Stylidium squamosotuberosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium squamosotuberosum?

Stylidium squamosotuberosum

What is the common name of Stylidium squamosotuberosum?

Scaly-tuber Triggerplant

How tall does Stylidium squamosotuberosum grow?

Up to 15 cm

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,