Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
warmingiana
ID:
434586

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Leonard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 402 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433918



Common Names

  • Staurogyne Warmingiana
  • Tropical Morganite
  • Morganite Plant


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Description

Staurogyne warmingiana (also called Warming's Staurogyne, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant, up to 30 cm tall, with a stem diameter of up to 5 cm. It is native to Brazil, where it is found in wet forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne warmingiana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a ground cover and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staurogyne warmingiana has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne warmingiana is a low-growing, creeping plant that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a well-lit spot and can be grown in a wide range of water parameters. It is a relatively easy plant to care for and can be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Staurogyne warmingiana

Staurogyne warmingiana can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Staurogyne warmingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne warmingiana?

Staurogyne warmingiana

What type of plant is Staurogyne warmingiana?

Staurogyne warmingiana is a small, herbaceous, aquatic plant.

Where does Staurogyne warmingiana grow?

Staurogyne warmingiana is native to South America and grows in shallow waters.

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

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243624-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.