Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.Anderson ex C.B.Clarke) Kuntze
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 497 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433922
Common Names
- Staurogyne Macrophylla
- Tropical Chrysoberyl
- Chrysoberyl Plant
Description
Staurogyne macrophylla (also called Large-leaved 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staurogyne macrophylla 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 macrophylla
Staurogyne macrophylla can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Staurogyne macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staurogyne macrophylla?
Staurogyne macrophylla
What type of plant is Staurogyne macrophylla?
Staurogyne macrophylla is a small, herbaceous, aquatic plant.
Where does Staurogyne macrophylla grow?
Staurogyne macrophylla 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,