Staurogyne parvicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvicaulis
ID:
434642
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Hansen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 15: 585 (1995 publ. 1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433974
Common Names
- Staurogyne parvicaulis
- Parvicaulis Staurogyne
- Parvicaulis Needleleaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Staurogyne parvicaulis (also called Staurogyne sp. 'Parvicaulis' and Staurogyne sp. 'Parvicaulis', 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 parvicaulis 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 parvicaulis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Staurogyne parvicaulis 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 parvicaulis
Staurogyne parvicaulis is native to South America, primarily in Brazil and Peru.
Staurogyne parvicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staurogyne parvicaulis?
Staurogyne parvicaulis
What type of plant is Staurogyne parvicaulis?
It is an aquatic plant
What is the growth rate of Staurogyne parvicaulis?
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
Bertel Hansen (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:988672-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.