Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Kuntze
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 497 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433958
Common Names
- Staurogyne Racemosa
- Racemosa Staurogyne
- Racemosa-Racemosa Staurogyne
Description
Staurogyne racemosa (also called Staurogyne sp. 'Rio Tapajos' and Staurogyne sp. 'Rio Negro', 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 racemosa 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 racemosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staurogyne racemosa 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 racemosa
Staurogyne racemosa is native to South America, primarily in Brazil and Peru.
Staurogyne racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staurogyne racemosa?
Staurogyne racemosa
What is the optimal temperature for Staurogyne racemosa?
72-82°F (22-28°C)
What is the optimal pH for Staurogyne racemosa?
6.5-7.5
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,