Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
longifolia
ID:
434594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Kuntze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433926



Common Names

  • Staurogyne Longifolia
  • Tropical Diopside
  • Diopside Plant


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Description

Staurogyne longifolia (also called Long-leaved 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 longifolia 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 flowers of Staurogyne longifolia 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 longifolia 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 longifolia

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

Staurogyne longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne longifolia?

Staurogyne longifolia

What type of plant is Staurogyne longifolia?

Staurogyne longifolia is a small, herbaceous, aquatic plant.

Where does Staurogyne longifolia grow?

Staurogyne longifolia 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,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55282-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.