Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
longispica
ID:
1416251

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Ridl.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 2: 563. 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428716



Common Names

  • Staurogyne longispica
  • Longispica Staurogyne
  • Staurogyne


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Description

Staurogyne longispica (also called Staurogyne repens, Staurogyne sp. 'Tiger', and Staurogyne sp. 'Tiger' among many other common names) is a small-sized, aquatic, stem plant with long, narrow, pointed leaves. It originates from South America and is found in the Amazon basin. It is commonly found in shallow streams, ponds, and other bodies of water.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne longispica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Staurogyne longispica are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne longispica is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-5 feet (1-1.5 m). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the same soil.

Where to Find Staurogyne longispica

Staurogyne longispica is native to Colombia and can be found in wet forests and along streams.

Staurogyne longispica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne longispica?

Staurogyne longispica

Where is Staurogyne longispica native to?

South America

What is the growth habit of Staurogyne longispica?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit

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

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.