Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
alba
ID:
511051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Braz & R.Monteiro

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 29: 579 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510383

Common Names

  • Alba Staurogyne
  • Staurogyne
  • Staurogyne Alba

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Description

Staurogyne alba (also called White staurogyne, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Staurogyne alba is a tubular shape with five pointed lobes and is white in color. The seed is a small, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne alba is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is relatively drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Staurogyne alba

Staurogyne alba is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Staurogyne alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne alba?

Staurogyne alba

What type of plant is Staurogyne alba?

It is a shrub

Where is Staurogyne alba found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of South America

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

Denise Monte Braz (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braz' in the authors string.
Reinaldo Monteiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Monteiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77089850-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.