Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beddomei
ID:
461553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Sunojk. & P.Mathew

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 12: 170 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460885



Common Names

  • Beddomei Wild-Garlic
  • Beddomei Wild-Onion
  • Beddomei Onion


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Synonyms

  • Leucas hirta beddomei Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Leucas beddomei (also called Indian Borage, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a thick, fleshy stem and grows to a height of about 1 meter. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, about 5-7 cm long and 2-3 cm wide, with serrated margins. It grows in open grasslands and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucas beddomei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucas beddomei is a white-colored, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucas beddomei can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers and will self-seed in favorable conditions.

Where to Find Leucas beddomei

Leucas beddomei can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Leucas beddomei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucas beddomei?

Leucas beddomei

What is the common name of Leucas beddomei?

Beddome's Leucas

What is the natural habitat of Leucas beddomei?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Leucas genus

Leucas abyssinica, Leucas aequistylosa, Leucas aggerestris, Leucas alba, Leucas alluaudii, Leucas anandaraoana, Leucas angularis, Leucas angustissima, Leucas argentea, Leucas aspera, Leucas bakeri, Leucas biflora, Leucas bracteosa, Leucas calostachys, Leucas capensis, Leucas cephalantha, Leucas cephalotes, Leucas chinensis, Leucas ciliata, Leucas clarkei, Leucas collettii, Leucas cuneifolia, Leucas decemdentata, Leucas deflexa, Leucas densiflora, Leucas deodikarii, Leucas dhofarensis, Leucas diffusa, Leucas discolor, Leucas ebracteata, Leucas eriostoma, Leucas flagellifera, Leucas glabrata, Leucas grandis, Leucas helferi, Leucas helianthemifolia, Leucas helicterifolia, Leucas hephaestis, Leucas hirta, Leucas hirundinaris, Leucas hyssopifolia, Leucas inflata, Leucas jamesii, Leucas kishenensis, Leucas lamiifolia, Leucas lanata, Leucas lanceaefolia, Leucas lavandulifolia, Leucas longifolia, Leucas macrantha,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-252383: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Philip Mathew: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Mathew' in the authors string.
P. Sunojkumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunojk.' in the authors string.