Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
fastigiata
ID:
497032

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Kuntze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 497 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496364



Common Names

  • Staurogyne Fastigiata
  • Fastigiata Staurogyne
  • Staurogyne Staurogyne


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Description

Staurogyne fastigiata (also called 'Staurogyne', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical forests and is an epiphyte.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne fastigiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees, and its flowers are used for making herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Staurogyne fastigiata is a small, white to pinkish-purple, tubular flower with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne fastigiata is a tropical aquatic plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a nutrient-rich substrate. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Staurogyne fastigiata

Staurogyne fastigiata is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Staurogyne fastigiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne fastigiata?

Staurogyne fastigiata

What is the common name of Staurogyne fastigiata?

Upright Staurogyne

What is the family of Staurogyne fastigiata?

Acanthaceae

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243604-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.