Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 636 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433931
Common Names
- Staurogyne Malaccensis
- Tropical Andradite
- Andradite Plant
Description
Staurogyne malaccensis (also called Staurogyne repens 'Malaccensis', 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 malaccensis 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 malaccensis var. malaccensis
Staurogyne malaccensis var. stenophylla Bremek.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Staurogyne malaccensis are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staurogyne malaccensis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial shrub that is native to Malaysia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Staurogyne malaccensis
Staurogyne malaccensis can be found in the tropical regions of Malaysia and Indonesia.
Staurogyne malaccensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staurogyne malaccensis?
Staurogyne malaccensis
What type of plant is Staurogyne malaccensis?
Staurogyne malaccensis is a small, herbaceous, aquatic plant.
Where does Staurogyne malaccensis grow?
Staurogyne malaccensis 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,