Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
amoena
ID:
434251

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 5: 173 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433583



Common Names

  • Staurogyne Amoena
  • Staurogyne 'Amoena'
  • Staurogyne 'Amoena'


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Description

Staurogyne amoena (also called Lovely Staurogyne, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing, creeping plant with small, oval leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in shallow water, usually in slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne amoena is a popular aquarium plant that is used to provide a natural look to the aquarium. It is also used as a natural filter for water and helps to keep the water clean and clear. It can also be used to provide shade and shelter for fish and other aquatic creatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staurogyne amoena has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne amoena is a small, stemless aquatic plant with a creeping rhizome. It is easy to propagate by cuttings, and can be grown in a variety of substrates. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate, and will grow best in a medium to high light intensity. It can be propagated by cuttings, and is best grown in a nutrient-rich substrate.

Where to Find Staurogyne amoena

Staurogyne amoena can be found in South America, Africa, and India.

Staurogyne amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne amoena?

Staurogyne amoena

What type of plant is Staurogyne amoena?

Aquatic plant

Where is Staurogyne amoena found?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Staurogyne genus

Staurogyne elegans, Staurogyne elongata, Staurogyne euryphylla, Staurogyne expansa, Staurogyne filipes, Staurogyne ciliata, Staurogyne comosa, Staurogyne condensata, Staurogyne dispar, Staurogyne cuneata, Staurogyne dasyphylla, Staurogyne densifolia, Staurogyne gracilis, Staurogyne coriacea, Staurogyne glutinosa, Staurogyne inaequalis, Staurogyne incana, Staurogyne itatiaiae, Staurogyne grandiflora, Staurogyne griffithiana, Staurogyne havilandii, Staurogyne helferi, Staurogyne humifusa, Staurogyne citrina, Staurogyne bullata, Staurogyne bella, Staurogyne burbidgei, Staurogyne cambodiana, Staurogyne capillipes, Staurogyne brevicaulis, Staurogyne aristata, Staurogyne amboinica, Staurogyne amoena, Staurogyne anomala, Staurogyne arcuata, Staurogyne beddomei, Staurogyne batuensis, Staurogyne athroantha, Staurogyne atropurpurea, Staurogyne axillaris, Staurogyne balansae, Staurogyne argentea, Staurogyne jaherii, Staurogyne spraguei, Staurogyne trinitensia, Staurogyne subcordata, Staurogyne spatulata, Staurogyne subglabra, Staurogyne subrosulata, Staurogyne sundana,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55188-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.