Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
capillipes
ID:
434245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 3: 243 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433577

Common Names

  • Staurogyne capillipes
  • Hair-Leaf Staurogyne
  • Staurogyne Sp. 'Capillipes'

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Description

Staurogyne capillipes (also called Capillary Staurogyne, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing, creeping plant with small, oval leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in shallow water, usually in slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne capillipes 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

The flowers of Staurogyne capillipes are small and white in color. They have four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne capillipes is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Staurogyne capillipes

Staurogyne capillipes can be found in South America, Africa, and India.

Staurogyne capillipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne capillipes?

Staurogyne capillipes

What type of plant is Staurogyne capillipes?

Aquatic plant

Where is Staurogyne capillipes 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,

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