Leucas dhofarensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedge & Sebald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 63 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226961
Common Names
- Leucas dhofarensis
- Dhofarensis Leucas
- Leucas Dhofarensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucas dhofarensis (also called Dhofar Leucas, among many other common names) is an erect, much branched, aromatic herb with white flowers and a native to Oman. It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and wastelands.
Uses & Benefits
Leucas dhofarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucas dhofarensis is a white or cream-colored, tubular-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and hard seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucas dhofarensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Leucas dhofarensis requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Leucas dhofarensis
Leucas dhofarensis is found in India and Sri Lanka.
Leucas dhofarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucas dhofarensis?
Leucas dhofarensis
What is the common name of Leucas dhofarensis?
Dhofar Leucas
What is the family of Leucas dhofarensis?
Lamiaceae
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-111685: Based on the initial data import
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.
Oskar Sebald (1929-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebald' in the authors string.