Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
calcaratum
ID:
493034

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 570 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492366

Common Names

  • Calcarate Stylidium
  • Stylidium calcaratum
  • Calcarate Triggerplant

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Synonyms

  • Stylidium lindleyanum Sond. [unknown]
  • Stylidium androsaceum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stylidium mimeticum Lowrie & Carlquist [unknown]
  • Candollea calcarata (R.Br.) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Stylidium calcaratum (also called Spur Triggerplant, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the family Stylidiaceae. It is native to Australia, and can be found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stylidium calcaratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stylidium calcaratum are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylidium calcaratum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Stylidium calcaratum

Stylidium calcaratum can be found in Western Australia.

Stylidium calcaratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium calcaratum?

Stylidium calcaratum

What is the common name of Stylidium calcaratum?

Spurred Triggerplant

What is the natural habitat of Stylidium calcaratum?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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,