Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
longeciliata
ID:
434591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 20: 60 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433923



Common Names

  • Staurogyne Longeciliata
  • Tropical Andalusite
  • Andalusite Plant


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Description

Staurogyne longeciliata (also called Long-ciliate Staurogyne, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant, up to 30 cm tall, with a stem diameter of up to 5 cm. It is native to Brazil, where it is found in wet forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne longeciliata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a ground cover and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Staurogyne longeciliata is a small, white or pink flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne longeciliata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Staurogyne longeciliata

Staurogyne longeciliata can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Staurogyne longeciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne longeciliata?

Staurogyne longeciliata

What type of plant is Staurogyne longeciliata?

Staurogyne longeciliata is a small, herbaceous, aquatic plant.

Where does Staurogyne longeciliata grow?

Staurogyne longeciliata is native to South America and grows in shallow waters.

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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