Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
petelotii
ID:
1279531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Bull. Mens. 4: 75 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278869



Common Names

  • Staurogyne petelotii
  • Petelotii Staurogyne
  • Petelotii Tree


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Description

Staurogyne petelotii (also called Staurogyne sp. 'Petelotii', among many other common names) is a small-sized, aquatic plant native to South America. It has a creeping growth habit with small, oval-shaped leaves and grows best in a substrate of nutrient-rich soil. This plant is found in shallow water in its native regions, such as in the Amazon basin, and prefers a warm, humid environment.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne petelotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staurogyne petelotii has small yellow flowers that are clustered in axillary cymes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne petelotii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Staurogyne petelotii

Staurogyne petelotii is native to the Petelot region of Vietnam and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.

Staurogyne petelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne petelotii?

Staurogyne petelotii

What is the common name of Staurogyne petelotii?

Petelot's staurogyne

What type of plant is Staurogyne petelotii?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.