Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sesamoides
ID:
1258953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) B.L.Burtt

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 311 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258291



Common Names

  • Staurogyne Sesamoides
  • Sesamoides
  • Sesame-Like Staurogyne


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Description

Staurogyne sesamoides (also called Sesame Staurogyne, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, aquatic plant. It is native to South America, and can be found in shallow, still water such as ponds, ditches, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne sesamoides is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It can also be used to help reduce nitrate levels in the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Staurogyne sesamoides are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne sesamoides can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but may require more frequent watering in this situation.

Where to Find Staurogyne sesamoides

Staurogyne sesamoides is native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Staurogyne sesamoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne sesamoides?

Staurogyne sesamoides

What is the common name of Staurogyne sesamoides?

Sesame Staurogyne

What type of plant is Staurogyne sesamoides?

A tropical aquarium plant

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

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.