Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
miqueliana
ID:
1278138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 497 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277476

Common Names

  • Staurogyne miqueliana
  • Miqueliana Staurogyne
  • Miqueliana Staurogyne Grass

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Description

Staurogyne miqueliana (also called Miquel's staurogyne, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne miqueliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staurogyne miqueliana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne miqueliana is a stem plant that can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It can be cultivated in medium to high light and prefers a nutrient-rich substrate. It should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Staurogyne miqueliana

Staurogyne miqueliana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrub and grasslands.

Staurogyne miqueliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne miqueliana?

Staurogyne miqueliana

What type of plant is Staurogyne miqueliana?

Aquatic Plant

Where is Staurogyne miqueliana native to?

Tropical regions of South America

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.