Staurogyne trinitensia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trinitensia
ID:
434551
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leonard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 401 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433883
Common Names
- Staurogyne Trinitensia
- Trinitensia Staurogyne
- Trinitensia-Trinitensia Staurogyne
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Staurogyne trinitensia (also called Trinidadian Staurogyne, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to Trinidad and Tobago. It grows to a height of about 8 inches and has small, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy green hue. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in tropical rainforests, woodlands, and near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Staurogyne trinitensia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Staurogyne trinitensia has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Staurogyne trinitensia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Staurogyne trinitensia
Staurogyne trinitensia can be found in Trinidad and Tobago.
Staurogyne trinitensia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staurogyne trinitensia?
Staurogyne trinitensia
What type of plant is Staurogyne trinitensia?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Staurogyne trinitensia?
It is native to Trinidad and Tobago
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
Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.