Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
simonsii
ID:
434571

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Anderson) Kuntze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 497 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433903

Common Names

  • Staurogyne Simonsii
  • Tropical Zircon
  • Zircon Plant

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Description

Staurogyne simonsii (also called Simons' Staurogyne, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of about 8 inches and has small, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy green hue. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in tropical rainforests, woodlands, and near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Staurogyne simonsii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a ground cover and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Staurogyne simonsii has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Staurogyne simonsii is a low-growing, creeping plant that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a well-lit spot and can be grown in a wide range of water parameters. It is a relatively easy plant to care for and can be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Staurogyne simonsii

Staurogyne simonsii can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Staurogyne simonsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Staurogyne simonsii?

Staurogyne simonsii

What is the common name of Staurogyne simonsii?

Simonsii Staurogyne

What is the natural habitat of Staurogyne simonsii?

Tropical forests in 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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55332-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.