Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
latifolia
ID:
434614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 27(1): 76 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433946

Common Names

  • Staurogyne Latifolia
  • Latifolia Staurogyne
  • Latifolia-Latifolia Staurogyne

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Description

Staurogyne latifolia (also called Staurogyne repens 'Latifolia', among many other common names) is a small, compact, and slow-growing plant. It has a creeping habit with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in marshy areas and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne latifolia is an attractive aquarium plant that can be used to provide cover and shade for fish, as well as to oxygenate the water. It is also known to help reduce algae growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Staurogyne latifolia are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne latifolia is a small, low-growing, stem plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by cutting the stems into small pieces and planting them in the substrate. The plant will grow in a variety of water conditions, but it prefers a slightly acidic pH and a temperature of 72-82°F (22-28°C). It requires moderate to high lighting and regular fertilization.

Where to Find Staurogyne latifolia

Staurogyne latifolia is native to the tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.

Staurogyne latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne latifolia?

Staurogyne latifolia

What is the optimal temperature for Staurogyne latifolia?

72-82°F (22-28°C)

What is the optimal pH for Staurogyne latifolia?

6.5-7.5

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,

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