Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
caobangensis
ID:
1520958

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.V.Hai & Joongku Lee

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 56(1-3): 80. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007633

Common Names

  • Staurogyne caobangensis
  • Caobangensis Staurogyne
  • Caobangensis Staurogyne

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Description

Staurogyne caobangensis (also called Caobang Staurogyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne caobangensis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Staurogyne caobangensis are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are tiny, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne caobangensis is an easy-to-grow aquarium plant that can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and moderate to high lighting. It can also be propagated by dividing the rhizomes.

Where to Find Staurogyne caobangensis

Staurogyne caobangensis is native to South America and can be found in humid forests.

Staurogyne caobangensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Staurogyne caobangensis?

Staurogyne caobangensis is found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.

What is the average height of Staurogyne caobangensis?

Staurogyne caobangensis typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What is the flowering season of Staurogyne caobangensis?

Staurogyne caobangensis flowers from April to June.

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

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.