Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 3: 238 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433590
Common Names
- Staurogyne athroantha
- Staurogyne athroantha
- Staurogyne athroantha
Description
Staurogyne athroantha (also called 'Thick-Stemmed Staurogyne', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Staurogyne athroantha is a popular aquarium plant that is used to provide a natural look to the aquarium. It is also used as a natural filter for water and helps to keep the water clean and clear. It can also be used to provide shade and shelter for fish and other aquatic creatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Staurogyne athroantha has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staurogyne athroantha is a small, evergreen aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a nutrient-rich substrate. It is best to keep the water temperature between 20-25°C and the pH level between 6.5-7.5. It should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer and should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Staurogyne athroantha
Staurogyne athroantha can be found in tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil and Peru.
Staurogyne athroantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staurogyne athroantha?
Staurogyne athroantha
What type of plant is Staurogyne athroantha?
Aquatic plant
Where is Staurogyne athroantha found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,