Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kingiana
ID:
434608

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 637 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433940



Common Names

  • Staurogyne Kingiana
  • Kingiana Staurogyne
  • Kingiana-Kingiana Staurogyne


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Description

Staurogyne kingiana (also called Staurogyne repens 'Kingiana', among many other common names) is a small, compact, and slow-growing plant. It has a creeping habit with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in marshy areas and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne kingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Staurogyne kingiana var. kingiana
Staurogyne kingiana var. magnifolia Bremek.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Staurogyne kingiana are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne kingiana is a slow-growing, compact, rhizomatous plant that can be propagated by division. It can be grown in a wide range of water parameters, but prefers a temperature range of 22-28°C (72-82°F). It is best grown in a nutrient-rich substrate, with moderate to high lighting. It is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate.

Where to Find Staurogyne kingiana

Staurogyne kingiana is native to the tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.

Staurogyne kingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne kingiana?

Staurogyne kingiana

What is the optimal temperature for Staurogyne kingiana?

72-82°F (22-28°C)

What is the optimal pH for Staurogyne kingiana?

6.5-7.5

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55268-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.