Status:
valid
Authors:
Champl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 61: 123 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268584
Common Names
- Staurogyne pseudocapitata
- False-headed Staurogyne
- False-headed Staurogyne Plant
Description
Staurogyne pseudocapitata (also called False-headed Staurogyne, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has dark green leaves and white flowers. Its habitat includes open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Staurogyne pseudocapitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Staurogyne pseudocapitata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staurogyne pseudocapitata is an aquatic plant that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept in an aquarium or other water-filled container.
Where to Find Staurogyne pseudocapitata
Staurogyne pseudocapitata can be found in the Amazon basin of South America.
Staurogyne pseudocapitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staurogyne pseudocapitata?
Staurogyne pseudocapitata
What is the family of Staurogyne pseudocapitata?
Acanthaceae
What is the natural habitat of Staurogyne pseudocapitata?
Dry forests and scrublands
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,