Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
affine
ID:
492502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 371 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491834

Common Names

  • Stylidium affine
  • Triggerplant
  • Sticky Triggerplant

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Synonyms

  • Stylidium hebegynum DC. [unknown]
  • Stylidium drummondii Graham [unknown]

Description

Stylidium affine (also called Common Triggerplant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem. The leaves are linear to lanceolate and up to 4 cm long. The flowers are pink to purple and are borne on a spike. It is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal heaths to open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium affine is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylidium affine is a white to yellowish-green, with a long, curved corolla tube. The seed of Stylidium affine is a brown, ovoid, and flattened. The seedling of Stylidium affine has a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium affine is a species of plant in the Stylidiaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is an evergreen perennial that grows in tropical climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Stylidium affine

Stylidium affine is native to Australia.

Stylidium affine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium affine?

Stylidium affine

What is the common name of Stylidium affine?

Affine Triggerplant

What is the natural habitat of Stylidium affine?

Tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia

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,