Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
obtusa
ID:
434634

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Kuntze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433966

Common Names

  • Staurogyne obtusa
  • Obtusa Staurogyne
  • Staurogyne Obtusa

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Description

Staurogyne obtusa (also called Staurogyne sp. 'Obtusa' and Staurogyne sp. 'Obtusa', among many other common names) is a small, stem-forming plant with oval to lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in the Amazonian regions of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in shallow waters and can be found in both rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne obtusa is an attractive aquarium plant that can be used to provide cover and shade for fish, as well as to oxygenate the water. It is also known to help reduce algae growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staurogyne obtusa has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne obtusa is a low-growing, stem plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers a medium to high light level, and can be grown in a wide range of water parameters. It can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate.

Where to Find Staurogyne obtusa

Staurogyne obtusa is native to South America, primarily in Brazil and Peru.

Staurogyne obtusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne obtusa?

Staurogyne obtusa

What type of plant is Staurogyne obtusa?

It is an aquatic plant

What is the growth rate of Staurogyne obtusa?

It has a medium growth rate

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55300-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.