Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
merrillii
ID:
434621

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 3: 242 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433953



Common Names

  • Staurogyne Merrillii
  • Merrillii Staurogyne
  • Merrillii-Merrillii Staurogyne


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Description

Staurogyne merrillii (also called Staurogyne repens 'Merrillii', 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 merrillii is an attractive aquarium plant that can be used to provide cover and shade for fish, as well as to oxygenate the water. It is also known to help reduce algae growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staurogyne merrillii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a compact growth habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne merrillii is a small, low-growing stem plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by cutting the stems into small pieces and planting them in the substrate. The plant will grow in a variety of water conditions, but it prefers a slightly acidic pH and a temperature of 72-82°F (22-28°C). It requires moderate to high lighting and regular fertilization.

Where to Find Staurogyne merrillii

Staurogyne merrillii can be found in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Staurogyne merrillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne merrillii?

Staurogyne merrillii

What is the optimal temperature for Staurogyne merrillii?

72-82°F (22-28°C)

What is the optimal pH for Staurogyne merrillii?

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,

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