Leycesteria glaucophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucophylla
ID:
1269032
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 16 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268370
Common Names
- Leycesteria glaucophylla
- Glaucous Leycesteria
- Glaucous Himalayan Honeysuckle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leycesteria glaucophylla (also called White-leaved Leycesteria, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub that grows in a clump. It is native to Asia and grows in moist, shady areas such as woods and stream banks. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Leycesteria glaucophylla is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leycesteria glaucophylla has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Leycesteria glaucophylla can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring on a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a cool, shaded area. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Leycesteria glaucophylla
Leycesteria glaucophylla is native to Peru.
Leycesteria glaucophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leycesteria glaucophylla?
Leycesteria glaucophylla
What is the common name of Leycesteria glaucophylla?
White-Leaf Leycesteria
What is the natural habitat of Leycesteria glaucophylla?
Open woods, thickets, and rocky slopes
Species in the Leycesteria genus
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50232193: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.