| TEXT: Stylidium graminifolium (STYLIDIACEAE) Trigger
plant A common species of perennial, sometimes herbaceous plant found throughout
Tasmania in practically all of our diverse habitats. On a recent trip to
our west coast I saw the species growing in areas bordering climax rainforest
where rainfall might top 2.5 metres pa. Likewise it grows on our east coast
where rainfall might only be 40-40cm pa. Stylidium graminifolium is distributed
throughout our alpine heaths particularly at lower levels. Culture of the
species is generally easy, we have found that an ordinary well drained
media or soil will suffice, it is best to avoid elevated phosphorus levels.
Propagation is either by division which is relatively easy or from seed
which is abundantly produced and has a high viability. The yellow plant
to the front of Stylidium is Podolepis jaceoides. |
