Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
brachiata
ID:
1044950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Leonard

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 402 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044288

Common Names

  • Staurogyne Brachiata
  • Brachiata Staurogyne
  • Brachiata's Staurogyne

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Description

Staurogyne brachiata (also called Brachiata Staurogyne, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has leathery, oval leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in moist soils in open meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staurogyne brachiata has small, white flowers with purple veins and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne brachiata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a sprawling habit. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, Staurogyne brachiata is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Staurogyne brachiata

Staurogyne brachiata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and 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

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
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.