Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
andamanica
ID:
1588439

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.V.Ramana, Sanjappa, Venu & Chorghe

Source:

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 69(2)-9506: 1 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000046824

Common Names

  • Staurogyne Andamanica
  • Andamanica Staurogyne
  • Andamanica

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Description

Staurogyne andamanica (also called Staurogyne andamanica, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and yellow anthers. It is native to India, and is found in dry bushland and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne andamanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Staurogyne andamanica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne andamanica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. It is a slow-growing plant and can be divided every three to four years.

Where to Find Staurogyne andamanica

Staurogyne andamanica is native to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Staurogyne andamanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne andamanica?

Staurogyne andamanica

What is the common name of Staurogyne andamanica?

Andaman Staurogyne

What is the natural habitat of Staurogyne andamanica?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast 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,

References

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.