Staurogyne subrosulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subrosulata
ID:
434556
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Hossain
Source:
ksu
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 31: 385 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433888
Common Names
- Staurogyne Subrosulata
- Tropical Ruby
- Ruby Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Staurogyne subrosulata (also called Rosulate Staurogyne, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of about 8 inches and has small, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy green hue. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in tropical rainforests, woodlands, and near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Staurogyne subrosulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staurogyne subrosulata is a small, white or pink flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Staurogyne subrosulata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Staurogyne subrosulata
Staurogyne subrosulata can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Staurogyne subrosulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staurogyne subrosulata?
Staurogyne subrosulata
What type of plant is Staurogyne subrosulata?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Staurogyne subrosulata?
It is native to Trinidad and Tobago
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
A.B.M.Enayet Hossain (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Hossain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55346-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.