Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
staufferi
ID:
532620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr. in Stauffer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 114: 70 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531952

Common Names

  • Stauffer's Bristle-Moss
  • Stauffer's Moss
  • Stauffer's Schoenus

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Description

Amphorogyne staufferi (also called Stauffer's Amphorogyne, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has narrow, dark green leaves and small, brown flowers. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Amphorogyne staufferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to stabilize soil in areas with high erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amphorogyne staufferi has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphorogyne staufferi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Amphorogyne staufferi

Amphorogyne staufferi can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Amphorogyne staufferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphorogyne staufferi?

Amphorogyne staufferi

What is the common name of Amphorogyne staufferi?

Staufferi

What are the characteristics of Amphorogyne staufferi?

Amphorogyne staufferi is an annual herb with a creeping rhizome. It has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2634870: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Hans Ulrich Stauffer (1929-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stauffer' in the authors string.