Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
jaherii
ID:
434428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 3: 211 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433760



Common Names

  • Staurogyne jaherii
  • Jaher's Staurogyne
  • Staurogyne Sp. 'Jaherii'


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Description

Staurogyne jaherii (also called Jaher's Staurogyne, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial species that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne jaherii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Staurogyne jaherii is yellow with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne jaherii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Staurogyne jaherii

Staurogyne jaherii is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Staurogyne jaherii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne jaherii?

Staurogyne jaherii

What type of plant is Staurogyne jaherii?

A tropical aquatic plant

Where does Staurogyne jaherii originate from?

South America

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,

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