Staurogyne repens
Appearance
Staurogyne repens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Acanthaceae |
Genus: | Staurogyne |
Species: | S. repens
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Binomial name | |
Staurogyne repens (Nees) Kuntze
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Staurogyne repens is a plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to Brazil and Guyana.[1] It was formally known as Ebermaiera repens.[2] It is widely used as a tropical aquarium plant, where it grows as a bright green carpet at the bottom of the tank.[3]
References
- ^ "Staurogyne repens". Kew: plants of the world online. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Staurogyne repens". GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Staurogyne Repens Plant Care Guide". Fishkeeping world. Retrieved 10 October 2021.