Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
tenue
ID:
493229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 380 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492561



Common Names

  • Tenue Stylidium
  • Stylidium tenue
  • Stylidium Tenue


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Description

Stylidium tenue (also called Slender 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 tenue is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylidium tenue 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 tenue 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 tenue

Stylidium tenue is native to tropical regions of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Stylidium tenue FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium tenue?

Stylidium tenue

What is the common name of Stylidium tenue?

Slender Triggerplant

How tall does Stylidium tenue 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,