Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
diceratum
ID:
493028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowrie & Kenneally

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 201 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492360

Common Names

  • Stylidium diceratum
  • Diceratum Triggerplant
  • Diceratum Stylidium

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Description

Stylidium diceratum (also called Two-spurred 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 diceratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stylidium diceratum 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 diceratum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Stylidium diceratum

Stylidium diceratum can be found in Western Australia.

Stylidium diceratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylidium diceratum?

Stylidium diceratum

What is the common name of Stylidium diceratum?

Two-forked Triggerplant

What is the natural habitat of Stylidium diceratum?

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,

References

Allen Lowrie (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowrie' in the authors string.
Kevin Francis Kenneally (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenneally' in the authors string.