Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
thylax
ID:
508683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wege

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 16: 214 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508015



Common Names

  • Stylidium thylax
  • Thylax Stylidium
  • Thylax Triggerplant


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Description

Stylidium thylax (also called Thylax Triggerplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Stylidiaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is a small herb with narrow, green leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium thylax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stylidium thylax has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium thylax can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frosts.

Where to Find Stylidium thylax

Stylidium thylax is native to Australia and can be found in the temperate grasslands and shrublands.

Stylidium thylax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium thylax?

Stylidium thylax

What is the common name of Stylidium thylax?

Thylax Triggerplant

What is the natural habitat of Stylidium thylax?

Stylidium thylax is native to the tropical rainforests of 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,