Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sandakanica
ID:
434603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 3: 240 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433935

Common Names

  • Staurogyne Sandakanica
  • Sandakanica Staurogyne
  • Sandakanica-Sandakanica Staurogyne

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Description

Staurogyne sandakanica (also called Staurogyne repens 'Sandakanica', among many other common names) is a small, compact, and slow-growing plant. It has a creeping habit with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in marshy areas and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne sandakanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Staurogyne sandakanica are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne sandakanica is a slow-growing, stem-forming plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in a substrate of sand or gravel. The substrate should be kept moist and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, bright location. Division is done by carefully separating the stems and replanting them in the substrate. The plant should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Staurogyne sandakanica

Staurogyne sandakanica is native to the tropical regions of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Staurogyne sandakanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne sandakanica?

Staurogyne sandakanica

What type of plant is Staurogyne sandakanica?

Aquatic plant

Where does Staurogyne sandakanica originate from?

South East Asia

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,

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